I would say that the manner in which we defend pluralism and the fact that we are a multiracial and multicultural country is for me an important principle. You are entitled to your opinions Mr. Bergeron and the Government of Quebec has the right to take action in its fields of jurisdiction. It will be up to the courts to decide whether the position it is taking is constitutional. At the same time, I think you should accept the fact that many Canadians do not support this policy.
What I did was take a moment once again to defend the multiculturalism principle and the multiracial and pluralistic nature of Canada, because it's an important principle.
Is Canada Europe? No. Our experience is different. Canada is not precisely in the same position as other countries, and I accept that.
I also accept the principle according to which people have the right to practise their religion or to be of any faith while still serving the State. I don't agree with the idea that one should have to choose between one's religious identity and one's democratic identity. I think people can have both. I fully accept that we have the right to…