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S-215, An Act respecting National Immigration Month moved for leave to introduce Bill. He said: Mr. Speaker, I am honoured today to introduce Bill S-215, an act respecting national immigration month. This bill that I am sponsoring seeks to designate the month of November as national immigration month. Its goal is simple: to recognize and celebrate the tremendous contribution that immigration [more]

Mr. Speaker, my colleague across the way is playing a very dangerous game, namely, sowing confusion in the minds of Canadians. What she said is not true. This bill is designed to protect Canadians. It provides a definition of hatred. Let us stick to the bill, because it is important and protects Canadians from east to west.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to return to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which gives Canadians the freedom to express themselves, to move about the country and to do as they please, provided that they do so in accordance with the law and, above all, with respect for the freedoms of each and every one of us. C-9 Billprovides clear protection for Canadians. It defines hatred so that [more]

Mr. Speaker, I do not agree with my colleague. What she says is not true. This bill does not restrict the use of religious texts. People may use them as they see fit, provided that their freedom does not infringe upon the freedom of their neighbours or fellow human beings.

C-9 Mr. Speaker, Billseeks to guarantee Canadians the safety and security to which they are entitled. It also establishes a clear and precise definition of hatred. York—Durham Today, the member forhas the opportunity to rise in the House and withdraw his remarks.

Winnipeg South Centre Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for. C‑9 I rise to speak to Bill, the combatting hate act, at a time when Canadians are looking to us for clear, serious and determined action to better protect them from hate and intimidation. I will begin by clearly describing the context we are currently in. Across Canada, Black, Jewish, Muslim, LGBTQ, indigenous [more]

Madam Speaker, I would like to add to that because I do not believe that anyone is opposed to peace, which is the opposite of hatred. This bill will help us build a new Canada that is fundamentally committed to promoting peace. Could my colleague offer his comments and explain why the opposition continues to fight this bill?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'll start with you, Mr. Hines. It's true that Interac isn't a full-fledged financial institution. I would say you're working with the banks to do internal financial transactions. I'll talk about humans, about seniors, our parents and grandparents. Some have cellphones and sometimes do Interac e-transfers. Sometimes they don't have a good handle on a transaction, and then [more]