Mr. Speaker, I table a petition from residents of my riding concerning charitable status. The petitioners are concerned about the finance committee's proposal to remove charitable status from churches and other religious organizations, a proposal supported by the Liberal MPs on the committee.
Petitioners note that the work done by these faith-based charities supports seniors and vulnerable people in communities right across Canada. They also note that removing their charitable status may cause many churches, especially in rural communities, to close their doors and abandon their support for marginalized and vulnerable Canadians. For this reason, petitioners are asking the federal government to reject this diabolical proposal and save charitable status for churches and religious groups, which is something I certainly support.