Mr. Speaker, it is not only faith groups across Canada that have expressed support for the important work of the Office of Religious Freedom. When Michael Ignatieff was asked about the office, even he said:
...[this] is the kind of thing that ought to have the support of all sides in politics...all Canadians believe in the importance of both defending religious freedom at home but also defending religious freedom abroad.
He also said that the defence of religious freedom was unconditional.
In spite of all of these voices, why is the government so determined to destroy the mandate of the Office of Religious Freedom?