Mr. Speaker, Albertans and all Canadians are standing in solidarity today with members of the Muslim community following a cowardly and appalling act of arson against the Edson mosque. An attack on any place of worship is an attack on the entire faith community. For this attack to come so quickly after the end of the holy month of Ramadan makes it all the more heinous.
I know I speak for the House when I express my gratitude to first responders whose swift actions extinguished the fire quickly.
Our country is stronger because of its diversity, and members of all communities and all faiths must feel safe and be safe in Canada.
The Muslim community, and everyone who may be shaken or frightened in light of this attack, should know that the government stands with them, their neighbours stand with them, and all Canadians who believe in the strength of our diversity stand with them today and every day.
Shukran.