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Core 1..104 Hansard (PRISM::Advent3b2 16.00) House of Commons Debates VOLUME 147 Ï NUMBER 030 Ï 2nd SESSION Ï 41st PARLIAMENT OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Speaker: The Honourable Andrew Scheer CONTENTS (Table of Contents appears at back of this issue.) 1743 HOUSE OF COMMONS Wednesday, December 4, 2013 The House met at 2 p.m. co-operation between the police, the media, and the general community to provide a flow of information about crime and criminals. Prayers Since its creation in 1988, Crime Stoppers of Halton has helped the police make over 1,000 arrests, recovering nearly $20 million in money and assets, and it has paid $54,000 in rewards. Halton has Ï (1400) been named the safest municipality in Canada. Its Crime Stoppers [English] branch receives 600 tips per year. The Speaker: It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of our national anthem led by the hon. member for Edmonton Norm Bellefontaine, the chair of Crime Stoppers of Halton, said Centre. that he would like to think that Crime Stoppers has been a tool in the toolbox to keep his region safe. [Members sang the national anthem] On behalf of the citizens of Burlington, I congratulate the Crime Stoppers of Halton for their 25 years of fantastic service to the community. STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS *** [Translation] Ï (1405) CONCERTATION-FEMME CENTRE FOR WOMEN IN AHUNTSIC-CARTIERVILLE TIBETAN RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM Mrs. Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic, Ind.): Mr. Speaker, in this Ms. Peggy Nash (Parkdale—High Park, NDP): Mr. Speaker, special week, during which we mark the National Day of Tashi Delek. I rise today to welcome to Ottawa the new Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, I would representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for North America, like to acknowledge the outstanding work of the Concertation- Kaydor Aukatsang. I would also like to welcome the 17 Tibetans Femme team in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. who arrived over the weekend through the Tibetan resettlement project. They are the first of 1,000 Tibetans who will relocate to In addition to developing an excellent information tool in 10 Canada through this program. languages addressing women's rights and the prevention of all forms of violence, this organization's workers and volunteers reach out Tibetans face religious and cultural oppression in their homeland. every year to women from over 55 countries who have just arrived in In Canada they also face unacceptable delays in family reunification. Canada. They work with mothers and elderly women to foster their In my riding of Parkdale—High Park, I have seen people wait as emotional and economic independence. long as nine years to reunite with loved ones. This resettlement program shows great promise, but clearly, we do need a fair and More recently, Concertation-Femme has held a number of more efficient immigration system. activities with students in high schools, during which they address such issues as relationships between girls and boys and self-respect. Today I hope all members of the House will join me in wishing a heartfelt welcome to Mr. Aukatsang and the participants of the Congratulations and a sincere thank you to Concertation-Femme. resettlement program. *** *** [English] TIBET CRIME STOPPERS Mr. David Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—West- Mr. Mike Wallace (Burlington, CPC): Mr. Speaker, Crime dale, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the human rights tragedy in Tibet Stoppers of Halton is an independent charitable organization, continues under the watchful eye of the Chinese authorities. Reports governed by a volunteer board of directors, made up of citizens out of Tibet are that yet another monk set himself ablaze in representing all areas of the Halton region. Put simply, it is a three- November. This sadly brings the total to 122 in Tibet who have self- part approach to solving crime problems. Crime Stoppers relies on immolated. 1744 COMMONS DEBATES December 4, 2013 Statements by Members Imagine what it must take to set oneself on fire as a means of As we approach this Christmas season, I want to thank those who protest. The circumstances are clearly getting worse, but we do not will give generously of their time and resources to help others. Let us hear much about it, because journalists are prevented from reporting all be inspired by their generosity and dedication, and let us join the from the Tibetan areas in China. effort to make this Christmas season a season of hope for all. We in the Parliamentary Friends of Tibet continue to shine the *** international spotlight on the worsening situation. That is why some members of the House heard directly from Mr. Kaydor Aukatsang Ï (1410) here on Parliament Hill earlier this afternoon. Mr. Aukatsang is His FAMILY REUNIFICATION Holiness the Dalai Lama's representative in North America and is part of the Central Tibetan Administration, the government in exile. Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canadian He updated us on the developments and reiterated the Dalai Lama's immigrant families have to wait up to eight and a half years to be call for peace and for the Chinese leadership to engage in meaningful reunited with loved ones. That pretty much sums up the dialogue with the Tibetan people. Conservative commitment to family values. Time is of the essence. The world is watching. Blinded as the Conservatives are by an ideology that reduces *** people to line items on a budget, it is surprising that they cannot even see the economic argument in ensuring that families reunite quickly TIBET with their grandparents and parents. With the cost of child care and Hon. Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I am housing so prohibitive, something they are not doing anything about, pleased to join with other parliamentarians in welcoming Mr. Kaydor it is often grandparents who provide child care while parents are Aukatsang to Ottawa today, the new representative to North America working. of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, our distinguished honorary citizen. The cornerstone of Canada's commitment to newcomers should be The painful plight of Tibetans, where more than 120 from all bringing families together, not making immigrant families wait years sectors of society have self-immolated, is the ultimate cry of protest and years to be reunited with loved ones. Surely we can all agree that and witness against the ongoing persecution and repression. families belong together. That is a value we all share as Canadians, do we not? However, it has become clear that the Conservatives do Tibetans value democracy, freedom, religious liberty, and the rule not seem to understand the importance of all of this. Heck, a of law, while adhering to non-violence in the pursuit of genuine Conservative minister even referred to parents recently as “a autonomy, pursuant to the Chinese constitution. Regrettably, while burden”. Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks of transparency and the rule of law, the repression of political dissent, the silencing of independent Canadians deserve better. Newcomer families deserve better. They media, and the criminalization of innocent Tibetans intensifies. will get that from New Democrats, who will always fight to make These actions shame a superpower that is a trustee of a great sure that family reunification is an essential priority in Canada's Chinese civilization and heritage. We urge the Chinese authorities to immigration system. respect that great heritage, respect the rule of law, and see the Dalai Lama as a solution for a just and lasting peace for China and all *** Tibetans. RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS *** Mr. Ed Holder (London West, CPC): Mr. Speaker, one of the CHRISTMAS SEASON privileges we get as members of Parliament is to stand in this House and pay tribute to amazing Canadians. Today I honour Senator Mr. Chris Warkentin (Peace River, CPC): Mr. Speaker, today I Donald Oliver, representing the great province of Nova Scotia, who am pleased to stand in this House to pay tribute to the thousands of is retiring from the Canadian Senate. He served our country with Peace Country residents and the millions of Canadians who will singular distinction, and I am proud to consider him a friend. make a special effort this Christmas season to give back to those who are less fortunate. Senator Oliver, a barrister, professor, entrepreneur, statesman, and Community organizations, church congregations, the Salvation advocate, has served the people of Canada with honour for more Army, food banks, native friendship centres, and others will lead the than 40 years. Since his elevation to the upper chamber in 1990, Don effort to make this festive season a true celebration for those who Oliver has chaired several key committees in the Senate and has would otherwise go without this Christmas. Generous citizens served as Speaker pro tempore. throughout our communities will make a difference by giving their finances, donating goods, and sacrificing their own time during this Senator Oliver is an accomplished businessperson and an expert busy time of the year, and for that we all want to say “thank you”. on corporate governance. Yet for all of these achievements, we are most proud of Senator Oliver for his work in advancing equal I count it a privilege to represent the Peace Country, and I am opportunities for black Canadians and other visible minorities in our proud to be part of a region that is so caring and whose residents lead country. Early in his career, he was instrumental in bringing about by example, each and every day, to make our community a better provincial legislation to end racial discrimination in Nova Scotia. place to live. What an outstanding legacy. December 4, 2013 COMMONS DEBATES 1745 Statements by Members Today we thank him for what he has done for all Canadians. We Indeed, since the depth of the global economic recession, Canada's also thank his partner, Linda.
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