The text of this motion was shared with all parties more than 48 hours ago, but I realize that maybe not all members have seen this.
This is the motion that the Conservatives shouted down on the floor of the House of Commons earlier today. It deals with very urgent matters in this country. In one hour, my staff were able to identify 18 incidents in this country, in the last three months, of attacks on children's activities by protesters against equality and inclusion.
It's very timely for us to be able to deal with this. There is no substantive piece here that contradicts any party's public stands. What we're asking is for leadership from Canadians in elected governments of all levels to stand up for inclusion and equality and against hate.
I would ask again for the Conservatives to consider whether they would let the vote on this motion go forward today given the urgency of what's happening in our communities.
We had a story just come out yesterday about transgender folks in Winnipeg who are receiving regular death threats and are working with the police to stop those death threats. This is why this leadership is so important.
We could have a long debate on why this is happening in our country, but it's something deplorable and something new in the level of its intensity. For me, the fact that it targets children is what makes it completely unacceptable.
I would urge the Conservatives to reconsider their denying consent for this to go forward. If not, it will be a notice of motion, and I would ask that it be the first item on our agenda when we come back in the fall.