Mr. Speaker, I rise on a question of privilege. Yesterday was international day for the elimination of racial discrimination and recognition of the current existence of hate and racism throughout the world. Yesterday I mistakenly linked the city of Prince George with a specific hate activity. I regret that and I apologize to the people of Prince George.
I am very proud of what communities have accomplished in this country to counter racism and hate and to promote cultural diversity, especially the city of Prince George's city council task force on hate activities.
As Secretary of State for Multiculturalism, racism and hate activities are very important and serious issues to me, as I know they are to Canadians by the prompt and immediate actions taken by municipalities and communities throughout the country to counteract such activities.