Mr. Speaker, I know the member would be aware that al Qaeda was the organization that ultimately caused and precipitated the 9/11 attacks, the collapse of the twin towers, and heightened terrorism to a level that was never really recognized until that incident.
I am looking for an opinion from the member. There is a headline that I think is causing concern. I raise it just to get feedback from the member. The headline is, “Syrian air strikes could help al-Qaeda”. “Experts warn that the West's focus on attacking ISIS is boosting its equally dangerous rival”.
As Canadians might be following the debate, or are reading or hearing what CBC is reporting, I am sure they are asking questions. Could the member provide some understanding from the Government of Canada's perspective on that report, or does he feel there is no merit whatsoever to the report?