Super.
I just wanted to get Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation on the record here. He said that he was devastated to watch their church burn in his community. He said, “Where do we go now for funerals or to ask for prayers? [This] never should have happened. It was uncalled for.”
Over the summer, one of the oldest churches in Alberta was burnt down in Grouard. It was St. Bernard church. I would really like to recognize that and give our condolences as a committee to that community and make sure that this doesn't happen any longer in Canada. It's outrageous that churches are being burned down across the country.
I can read my motion once again:
That it be reported to the House that the committee condemn the arson and attacks on over 80 churches across Canada and in particular extend their condolences to the community of Grouard and Kapawe'no First Nation with the loss of Saint Bernard Church, one of the oldest churches in Alberta, a piece of history and a building that holds memories for generations of community members and that the committee reaffirm freedom of religion and assembly and call for those responsible for these attacks to be brought to justice.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.