I was proud to have received the unanimous consent of all Members of Parliament in the House of Commons to adopt the motion below on the day we mark 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine:
That the House:
a) condemn Russia's ongoing, unjustified, full-scale military invasion of Ukraine;
b) call on Russia to cease its hostilities against Ukraine and withdraw to recognized international borders;
c) strongly condemn Russia’s deliberate and ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, depriving civilians of heat, electricity and basic services, particularly during the winter months;
d) reaffirm the Government of Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine, it’s territorial integrity, and independence and sovereignty within internationally recognized borders and territorial waters;
e) affirm Canada’s commitment to working toward a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in the region;
f) support the establishment of robust and legally binding security guarantees to Ukraine;
g) acknowledge the work of the Government of Canada, provinces, and territories, in assisting those displaced by Russia’s ongoing, unjust, invasion of Ukraine;
h) and recognize Canada’s leadership at the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children and call for all possible efforts to be made to ensure the return of all Ukrainian prisoners of war, illegally detained civilians and children forcibly deported to Russia, and to support efforts to bring to justice those responsible for war crimes before the International Criminal Court.
My thanks to MPs for their support of my motion.
Canada is unwavering in our support for Ukraine. We must stand with the people of Ukraine until they win.
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