Mr. Speaker, I appreciate many of the thoughts the member expressed, but I have a question on the issue of Islamophobia. It is as an issue about which I believe the vast majority of Canadians are very sympathetic.
I cannot help but think that the Conservative Party has watered down a very important message that I think would do wonders for tolerance.
I used say that the best way to combat racism is through education. I think we are watering down the member's intent in the motion introduced just yesterday by taking out the word, “Islamophobia”. It is a well-established phobia that exists.
Could the member provide her thoughts on whether the Conservatives should have at least allowed an amendment that would have incorporated that word?