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National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste and Combat Food Insecurity Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for that suggestion. It is great to see that various organizations in B.C. are at the forefront of innovative change. They are certainly filling in gaps that are very important in terms of ensuring that we do have food security in this cou
May 10th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste and Combat Food Insecurity Madam Speaker, perhaps I was not as clear in identifying the fact that it is imperative for the federal government to work and to collaborate with our provinces. I do not mean to suggest for a second that the federal government should be telling the provinces what to do. Rather,
May 10th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste and Combat Food Insecurity moved: That: (a) the House recognize that, (i) over 20% of food produced in Canada goes uneaten and wasted, costing the Canadian economy tens of billions of dollars, (ii) individuals, families, and communities across Canada face critical levels of food insecurity,
May 10th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 26th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development in relation to the motion adopted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, regarding the governance of the Great Lakes Fishery Com
May 10th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Human Rights in Iran Mr. Speaker, once again I rise today to draw the attention of the House to the horrific and wholesale abuse of justice taking place in Iran. The regime in Tehran continues to wage war on its own citizens. Several days ago, 33-year-old Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death. An ex
May 1st, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Strengthening Canada's Diplomatic Capacity in an Increasingly Turbulent Age”. Pursuant to Standing Order
April 29th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Canada-Korea Relations I would like to thank you, Mr. Speaker, for hosting a dinner last night to warmly welcome a delegation headed by the hon. Speaker of The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and six members of the Korean Parliament. I believe all members of the House can agree that offici
April 18th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Petitions Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to table two petitions today. They follow on the heels of a day of action that took place here, where over 40 Afghan and Iranian women descended upon Ottawa to meet with members of Parliament and with senators to urge them to recognize th
April 18th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 24th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Including Every Child, Benefitting All: International Disability-Inclusive Education”. I can assure the Ho
April 18th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Nowruz Mr. Speaker, today marks the spring equinox, otherwise called Nowruz, which marks the new year for Iranians, Afghans, Ismailis, Baha’is, Zoroastrians and over 300 million individuals across the world. Many around the world are excited to welcome spring and the promise of a new ye
March 19th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Women and Gender Equality Mr. Speaker, today I want to draw the House's attention to the ongoing tragedy of gender apartheid. In states around the world, most notably Afghanistan and Iran, women and girls are oppressed by regimes that seek to segregate them from society and treat them as second-class cit
February 29th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, as everyone in this House is fully aware, this weekend marked the second anniversary of Putin's unprovoked and illegal war on Ukraine. Given the unspeakable violence Putin has unleashed on Ukrainians, which I can speak to as someone who has been there three times sin
February 27th, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 23rd report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Canada’s Sanctions Regime: Transparency, Accountability and Effectiveness.” Pursuant to Standing Order 109
January 31st, 2024House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Canada-South Korea Relations Mr. Speaker, 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Canada's diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea. Several days ago, the Korean national assembly adopted a special resolution celebrating this significant milestone. The resolution mentioned the immense contributions of Cana
December 13th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 21st report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Current Human Rights Situation in Iran”. It is in reference to an icon of the human rights movement in Iran
December 11th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal