Sean Fraser
- Born
- 1984 — Nova Scotia
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Sean Fraser worked as a lawyer. He practiced commercial litigation and international dispute resolution. He reportedly worked for the large law firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Calgary, Alberta. He also has experience in international law, having studied at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Upon becoming a cabinet minister, any significant assets would typically be placed in a blind trust to avoid conflicts of interest, as per federal ethics rules. Public records from the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner may contain further details on his disclosed assets and liabilities.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a senior cabinet minister in the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sean Fraser is a key member of the Liberal Party's leadership team. He has held several high-profile portfolios, including Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and later Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, indicating a significant level of trust from the Prime Minister. In his role, he works closely with provincial and municipal leaders across Canada on major files like housing and immigration. He is also a prominent political figure in Atlantic Canada, representing the interests of his region within the federal government.
Public Controversies
During his time as Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser's department faced significant public criticism over massive backlogs in processing applications for immigration, visas, and citizenship. While the government increased immigration targets to record levels under his leadership, the long wait times and administrative challenges were a source of ongoing controversy and frustration for many applicants. More recently, as Minister of Housing, he was involved in a controversy regarding a government announcement in his own riding. In 2023, he participated in a photo opportunity at a new apartment building that received millions in federal funding. It was later reported by media outlets that the rental prices for units in the building were very high, leading to criticism that the government was subsidizing expensive, market-rate housing rather than creating affordable options.
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Mr. Speaker, the issue that the member raises has been an issue in Canada for a number of years. She should know well that the Supreme Court of Canada, in 2013, actually ruled on this specific issue. What is interesting about the timeline of that decision is that she was sitting in the federal cabinet at the time and chose to do absolutely nothing about it. For our part, we are in the midst of
Mr. Speaker, let me condemn, in the harshest possible terms, acts of violence committed against innocent Canadians. I have good news for the member opposite. There is something he can do to help. He can add his voice in support of the various pieces of criminal legislation that have come before the House for which we will be seeking royal assent very soon. The legislation that we have put
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, from the first conversation I had with the, he has asked us to strengthen Canada's criminal laws so we can protect communities and build a safer Canada. C-14 We have advanced Bill, the bail and sentencing reform act, which represents some of the strongest measures in the Criminal Code in generations. People who commit serious crimes and threaten public safety should
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member knows, the federal government has appealed the decision of the superior court because we believe it was incorrect. In addition to making that appeal, we have been advocating for the court to notify private property owners since 2017. In addition, we are supporting the application of Montrose, a private property owner in the area, to ensure that the arguments they
Look, to help us get there, I want to provide a bit of context. Ms. Kirkland, when she led her questions, talked about this debate going on for a few years. It hasn't been going on for just a few years; it's been going on for 30 years. I invite everybody to watch the video of Commissioner Carrique's summary of the importance of this bill upon the legislation being tabled. You can hear the
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Before I begin my opening statement, I'd like to thank everyone for being here to take part in this very important debate. C‑9 C‑14 C‑16 I think it's important to understand the context of this bill. To improve public safety, we have a strategy built on three pillars. The first is to strengthen criminal laws, particularly with Bill, Billand Bill. That said, we recognize
Mr. Chair, if there are 20 seconds left—
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Mr. Speaker, it never ceases to amaze me how opposed the Conservatives are to jobs in Nova Scotia. We have an opportunity to establish a new industry. The facility to which he points has had two test launches that have sent a rocket beyond the 100-kilometre threshold. We are bringing a new industry in rural Nova Scotia. I ran for office to help create good opportunities in modern industries to
Mr. Speaker, as my hon. colleague well knows, this government believes in private property rights and does not view them to be mutually exclusive to the notion that we can reconcile our challenging history with indigenous peoples who call these lands home. We have been advocating for the court to notify private property owners in this case since 2017. We have more recently supported the