Nothing ever works in isolation, as we know—certainly not in politics. However, I do think that the global community is looking at Canada, given the position we're in and the reputation we've earned. If we don't stand up to a situation that's happening right next door to us, where people are being displaced, domestic violence is not deemed to be a valid refugee claim, gang violence is not deemed to be a valid refugee claim, then how can we stand on the international stage and say that we want to show leadership and rally the other communities to come together to make a joint effort in this regard?
On November 6th, 2018. See this statement in context.