As members of Parliament, we have a lot of power and influence. That's the reality of it. We have a huge audience.
Amnesty International put out an article called “Pierre Poilievre’s comments about trans women ‘a dangerous distraction’”. Basically, what it says.... You don't need to comment about the leader specifically. I'm not asking about him. I'm talking just about the kind of political rhetoric we're hearing in the House of Commons. That's my intention. That's coming from very deep worry.
A person named Elishma Khokhar said in the article:
Targeting trans women is a dangerous distraction that threatens the lives and rights of 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and diverts attention from the real systemic causes of gender-based violence. Politicians serious about ending gender-based violence in Canada must base their policies on the facts rather than harmful and divisive rhetoric.
We certainly see in Canada an increase of disinformation in politics. We certainly see a rise in disinformation coming from the States.
I'll ask you this question, Mr. Wallis, because you haven't had a chance to speak. Would you argue that the disinformation campaigns being perpetrated by political parties place 2SLGBTQQIA+ at greater risk for harm?