Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Listening to you, Mr. Brown, I can tell that you have a pretty clear idea of what constitutes foreign interference. You drew a distinction between the right people across the country have to express their support or opposition in relation to issues. We are talking about freedom of expression. However, you said that hindering the activities of a temple was not acceptable. Ultimately, it's a form of interference.
At a certain point, you, as the mayor of Brampton, decided to provide funding for the challenge of Quebec's state secularism law, Bill 21. The bill stipulates that the state is secular, that it does not interfere in religious matters, and that all citizens are free to practise the religion of their choice as they see fit. You object to the law. That is your right, as you said, and I agree with you. You are entirely free to do that. However, you decided to wade into the debate and use City of Brampton money to help fund the challenge of a Quebec law.
Wouldn't you say that is a form of interference?