Muslims in the House: January 29 - February 2 | Musulmans dans la Chambre: 29 Janvier - 2 Février
Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre
The House commemorated the one year anniversary of the January 29, 2017 shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec. Many Members of Parliament, including the leaders of all parties, condemned the shooting, commemorated the six Muslim men who were killed in the attack, and expressed solidarity with residents of Quebec and Canadian Muslims. All members of the House rose to observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the attack.
Muslims in the House: December 11 - 15 | Musulmans à la Chambre: 11 - 15 Décembre
Aga Khan’s 81st Birthday
MP Yasmin Ratansi (Don Valley East, ON) spoke of the Aga Khan’s 81st birthday and mentioned his several contributions to vulnerable populations around the world. She also brought to light his valuable investments in Canada, including the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto and the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa.
Muslims in the House: December 4 - 8 | Musulmans à la Chambre: 4 - 8 Decembre
The United States recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
MP Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC) rose in the House to voice his opposition to the United States’ decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. MP Caron called the decision “reckless” as it will “jeopardize the rights of Palestinians” and “scuttle any hope for peace in the region”. With our Western allies voicing their disapproval, MP Caron asked if the Government of Canada would join the international community in denouncing the United States’ decision.
Muslims in the House: November 27 - December 1 | Musulmans à la Chambre: 27 Novembre - 1 Decembre
Public Safety
The Leader of the Opposition, MP Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu’Appelle), raised the issue of Canadian Daesh fighters returning to Canada, and reminded the House that in 2015, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service warned the government that these individuals are a threat. He asked the Prime Minister why he is focused on providing reintegration services and not prosecuting them. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that the government takes the safety of Canadians extremely seriously and that a society is safe when it uses a broad range of tools which include enforcement, surveillance, and national security tools, alongside methods of “deprogramming” individuals.