MPs describe constituents’ fears, request answers from government as House returns for first time since Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel

'The rule of law is what we stand up for here in Parliament, what we advocate through diplomacy, and what we will always fight for no matter the circumstance,' said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for the release of all hostages, unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza, and the creation of a humanitarian corridor in a statement to the House on Oct. 16.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY STEPHEN JEFFERY

October 17, 2023

On the first day back in Parliament following the outbreak of violence in Israel and Gaza, Canadian MPs condemned Hamas and its Oct. 7 attack, while opposition members pressed the government for answers on Canada's support for citizens in the region, advocacy for internation...

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