Mr. Speaker, I seek the unanimous consent of the House to adopt the following motion:
That the House of Commons condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack that occurred on October 16, 2020, in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France, which attacked one of the fundamental values in democracy, freedom of expression;
that it note that the best way to fight against dark ideas is with light, and that this light comes through education;
that it pay tribute to the victim, Mr. Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher at the Collège de Bois d'Aulne;
that it commend the work of law enforcement during this tragic event;
that it express its solidarity with the Government of the French Republic and reiterate our steadfast friendship with the French people;
that it note the unity and determination of the French nation to condemn this intolerable attack on the freedom of expression;
that it note that this tragic event reminds us of the need to continue the fight against terrorism, violence, hatred of others and intolerance; and
that it call on the federal government to fly Canada’s flag at half-mast and to convey its deepest condolences to the people of France.