Thank you.
We welcome the “facial neutral” language in the bill that is addressing hatred against all identifiable groups. However, the communication that was sent out from the justice committee on September 19 makes explicit note of addressing anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and homophobia. It excludes Hinduphobia in the communication.
There have been rising incidents of Hinduphobia in Canada. When such communication goes out and we see that Hinduphobia missing in it, our community feels that hatred against the Hindu community has been ignored. We request the inclusion of Hinduphobia in such communications.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.