Gary Anandasangaree

Mr. Boegman is seized with establishing the registry, which is already done. He is in the process of registering and onboarding those who are required to register.

Taking part in any kind of criminal offence could preclude individuals from serving in government.

But from the time I understood and learned about this to the time the formal announcement took place, I was quite comfortable that individual was secured and it would be minimal if no risk to the public.

It was based on the fact that individual was apprehended or was going to be apprehended and there was monitoring by the Belgian authorities.

By and large, our security apparatus does a comprehensive job with respect to security screening.

Ottawa is looking for ways to enhance and improve our security apparatus.

Of course, there are gaps here, and I recognize that there are gaps, and that’s what I think we need to improve on.

I think there’s over 200,000 screenings that are undertaken every year.

By and large, it is an unimpeachable record. Of course, there are gaps here, and I recognize that there are gaps.

There will obviously be some serious lessons that come out of that process.

Canadians must stand together against Islamophobia and all forms of hate.

That legislation reflects Parliament’s own clear-eyed characterization of what happened that day: a deliberate, ideologically motivated terrorist attack on civilians.

In this particular case, I think it's important to get to the bottom of what happened.

But ultimately, we need to get to the bottom of this, and we need to ensure that these types of incidents do not occur in the future.

What I will say is that the allegations that … have been made are quite serious.

I am appalled by the brazen shooting and pledge Ottawa’s full support.

The sense of safety and security needs to be restored, and we will continue to be with Montrealers as well as all Canadians in this very difficult moment.

We’ve done a fair bit of work.

As the investigation unfolds, information will come to light and based on that, of course, we will review and look at specific things that we need to do around ‘incels’ as well as the other aspects of hate that appears to be the motivation.

What is not acceptable is obstructionism, and that’s what I’m frustrated about.

That means clear protections for encrypted communications, that means a clear definition of systemic vulnerability in the bill, that means metadata stored for a shorter period of time, that means ensuring industry is at the table advising…

We’ve heard the voices of those who raised concerns, and I’ve spoken with several of them today, and I continue to speak to them throughout this process. I told them directly that we will amend this bill to address their concerns.

Delay and stalling tactics is not what’s warranted right now. What is warranted is collaboration and cooperation.

You can call it any other names, but delay and stalling tactics are not what’s warranted right now. What is warranted is collaboration and cooperation.