Mr. Speaker, the Royal Canadian Legion's decision to prohibit the wearing of religious headwear in Legion halls shows a lack of respect and understanding of Canada's new reality.
While I understand that the wearing of hats in Legion halls is seen as a lack of respect for those who died in battle, I in no way see religious head coverings as hats and therefore as disrespectful.
I believe this to be an issue about the definition of Canada. Our institutions have a responsibility, as is reflected here in this
House, to guarantee that all Canadians are treated equally and that no one is in any way discriminated against.