Aga Khan’s 81st Birthday
MP Yasmin Ratansi (Don Valley East, ON) spoke of the Aga Khan’s 81st birthday and mentioned his several contributions to vulnerable populations around the world. She also brought to light his valuable investments in Canada, including the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto and the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa.

The United States recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
MP Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC) rose in the House to voice his opposition to the United States’ decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. MP Caron called the decision “reckless” as it will “jeopardize the rights of Palestinians” and “scuttle any hope for peace in the region”.  With our Western allies voicing their disapproval, MP Caron asked if the Government of Canada would join the international community in denouncing the United States’ decision.

Public Safety
The Leader of the Opposition, MP Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu’Appelle), raised the issue of Canadian Daesh fighters returning to Canada, and reminded the House that in 2015, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service warned the government that these individuals are a threat. He asked the Prime Minister why he is focused on providing reintegration services and not prosecuting them. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that the government takes the safety of Canadians extremely seriously and that a society is safe when it uses a broad range of tools which include enforcement, surveillance, and national security tools, alongside methods of “deprogramming” individuals.

Attack at Mosque in Nigeria
MP Robert Oliphant (Don Valley West, ON) rose in the House to express his condolences to the people of Nigeria for the terrorist attack that took place on November 21st at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa state. MP Oliphant said that it is appalling that the attack happened in a place of worship.