Madam Speaker, the Quebec National Assembly has unanimously called on the federal government to repeal the religious exemption in the Criminal Code that permits hate speech under the guise of religious belief. Religion is not an excuse for inciting hatred. One would think that everyone would agree on that, but on Wednesday, the Liberals blocked a motion defending this simple principle, even though the Minister of Justice claims to want to combat hate speech.
What does he have to say to his colleagues who want the federal government to protect religious extremists who incite violence?