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Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby):
Context : Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Bill C-358. Introduction and first reading
Mr. Peter Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby, NDP) moved for leave to introduce Bill C-358, An Act to provide for fair, democratic and sustainable trade treaties.
He said: Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to present today the fair, democratic and sustainable trade act, which is a true progressive and environmental approach to international trade.
Comme la Chambre le sait, souvent, dans le passé, des gouvernements ont présenté des projets de loi sur le commerce international qui n'étaient ni démocratiques ni équitables.
This legislation would change that, and would bring in a trade framework that meets with the progressive Canadian values of transparency, democracy, and fairness.
Il est maintenant le temps pour le Canada de montrer du leadership et de l'innovation en ce qui concerne les traités démocratiques et le commerce équitable.
Now is the time for a fair, democratic, and sustainable approach to trade and fair, democratic, and sustainable trade treaties. I hope all members of Parliament will support this important legislation.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
NDP Critic for Canadian Heritage Peter Julian issued the following statement:
"It has come to our attention that a consultant for a federally funded anti-racism project has a disturbing track record of spewing hate speech online against Jewish and francophone communities. This is completely unacceptable. We call on the Minister of Heritage to take drastic action and terminate his contract.
NDP Heritage Critic Peter Julian issued the following statement:
“Today’s announcement by Hockey Canada is another attempt to delay the important and urgent work to deal with the toxic culture in this organization. While a former Supreme Court Justice is a credible appointment to conduct the review into Hockey Canada, this won’t be the first time the organization undergoes this process.
NDP critic for Canadian Heritage, Peter Julian, made the following statement:
“Canadians are horrified by the incidents of sexual assault and by what they’re hearing from Hockey Canada. They are left with many questions about how this toxic culture is allowed to persist in our sports organizations and what the government is actually doing to ensure this doesn’t happen again.