We have always stated at the Canadian Anti-Hate Network that leaders have to lead. It's as simple as that.
I have no problem with the leader of the opposition attending the convey and giving out his message. I think that it was important for politicians to do that. I deeply regret that he had an ideal opportunity, in my view, to point out and to call out the racists, and there were many. There were about 200 on the Hill. Almost one-third were involved with the yellow vest movement, and many of them were engaged in horrible racist rhetoric. They knew it. The leader knew it because we got that information to him. All we needed to hear was for him, or if it was Mr. Singh or Mr. Trudeau....
When they are confronted by racists and they know racists are around.... My father used to say that if you want to get something done, if you want to tell somebody something, you have to open a mouth. He has to open a mouth. Leaders have to open a mouth.