Barry asks the Foreign Affairs Minister what Canada is doing to help Lebanon through its crisis

May 12, 2008 

Mr. Barry Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, CPC): Mr. Speaker, for the past few days Canadians, along with the rest of the world, have watched with great concern as the irresponsible actions of Hezbollah threaten to plunge Lebanon into deeper chaos. At least 36 people have died and hundreds have been injured. There is still fighting in the north of the country. 
Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs tell the House the government's response to what is taking place in Lebanon?



Hon. Maxime Bernier (Minister of Foreign Affairs)

Mr Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. Actions that are happening now in Lebanon

We would like to tell you and say to Canadians that we support the Siniora government and we hope that peace and security return to Lebanon. We strongly condemn the irresponsible actions of Hezbollah. We will continue to provide the necessary support to the Canadian population present in Lebanon to ensure its security.