Thank you very much for your question, Ms. Ablonczy.
First and foremost, I'll say on the record that NCCM has condemned violent terrorism and extremism in all of its forms regardless of who perpetrates it for whatever reason.
However, the premise of your question is false and is entirely based on innuendo and misinformation. The NCCM is an independent and non-profit grassroots Canadian Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization that has a robust and public track record spanning 14 years, 15 shortly, of anti-extremism work, promoting civic engagement, and defending fundamental rights.
These are precisely the types of slanderous statements that have resulted in litigation that is currently ongoing. The NCCM is confident that the courts will provide the necessary clarity on these points to ensure that they are never repeated again. The NCCM, as you know, is currently suing the Prime Minister's Office for defamation because of false statements made against our organization on the basis of innuendo and misinformation. We have every confidence that the outcome will be favourable to the NCCM.
Furthermore, the NCCM is not going to submit to a litmus test of loyalty used against Canadian Muslims and their institutions which underlies such offensive questions. We are here today to answer questions about Bill C-51 and the real concerns of Canadians, including Canadian Muslims, about the impact of this far-reaching legislation.
McCarthyesque-type questions protected by parliamentary privilege are unbecoming of this committee.
Thank you.