Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Burnaby South for also bringing this issue forward.
As per Standing Order 52, I propose an emergency debate, as per my urgent letter sent to you this morning, Mr. Speaker, on the concerning and ongoing interference by the Government of India in the lives of Canadians, which was recently alleged by the RCMP. The RCMP has gathered clear and compelling evidence that agents of the Government of India have engaged in and continue to engage in activities that pose a significant threat to the safety of Canadians, including coercive behaviour, extortion and involvement in over a dozen threatening violent acts, including homicide, targeting Sikh and South Asian Canadians.
All Canadians deserve to live free from fear and intimidation, and many of our constituents are feeling unsafe and afraid. As parliamentarians, our foremost duty is to represent the voices and concerns of our constituents, ensuring they are the heart of everything we do in this chamber.
I thank you, Mr. Speaker, for approving this emergency debate on this important topic in advance.