Madam Speaker, the Ethiopian church in Don Valley East provides support for refugees that are fleeing persecution.
Pastor Dr. Efrem Leakemariam said that people in his community, who left their country fleeing persecution, were shocked that now the Canadian government wants to discriminate against them. He also said he is deeply saddened that the refugees they will bring over will continue to be marginalized, and he is afraid for his kids and what their future will be if these sorts of values tests are continued.
I wonder if the member could comment on why the government is choosing to intimidate refugees instead of showing them compassion.