Thank you, Madam Chair.
What's happening here today, for the folks watching, is an unfolding of what we've seen repeatedly since the time I was elected, but I'm sure it's been like this longer than I've been here. It's a deflection of accountability. That's ultimately the big conversation that has to happen on a bigger scale.
It's ironic that you have Mr. Maloney, who sits on this committee, writing a tweet asking if the leader is gagging us. It is no secret to the public that there are 24 Liberal MPs who have signed a letter asking for the resignation of the Prime Minister. The tie-in to this, when we're talking about this motion, is that there is a lack of accountability and there is deflection across all fronts. That comes from the top down. That is what we see repeatedly, over and over again.
I want to point out that when we're looking at anti-Semitism, I look at Mr. Housefather, who has stood up as a Liberal MP, trying to fight against a caucus that has blatantly insulted him, quite frankly. We have a colleague, Marty Morantz, who is a fierce fighter for the Jewish community.
There is data that reveals that anti-Semitic hate crimes are up 400%. Since when, Madam Chair? Since Justin Trudeau took office. That's since when.
Let's talk about that. Let's talk about the rise in anti-Semitism since Justin Trudeau took office. Let's talk about sexual assaults, which are up 75% since Justin Trudeau took office. Let's talk about sexual violations against children, which are up 119% since Justin Trudeau took office. Let's talk about forcible confinement or kidnapping, which are up 11% since Justin Trudeau took office. Let's talk about indecent, harassing communications, which are up 86% since Justin Trudeau took office. Let's talk about—