Trump and his polices top of mind as Parliament resumes in Ottawa Monday
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump might not be on his way to Canada any time soon, but he — and his decision to order a temporary ban on visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries — is expected to be front and centre as MPs return to Ottawa on Monday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who created a bit of a stir over the weekend when he tweeted a thinly veiled message to the American administration about how Canada welcomes refugees regardless of their religion, is scheduled to be in the House of Commons for question period that will likely focus on all things Trump.
The New Democrats are calling for an emergency debate Monday on the implications of the executive order signed by Trump, which also put an indefinite halt to the Syrian refugee program south of the border and created much confusion for Canadians — including at the highest levels of the Liberal government.
“I think the implications could be far-reaching,” said NDP MP Jenny Kwan, the immigration critic for her party.