Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to rise on behalf of petitioners from Oxford County, who are raising concerns about the finance committee's recommendation 430, which would potentially strip charitable status from our places of worship and from religious organizations.
The petitioners are raising concerns, especially because these organizations and houses of worship do so much good work in our communities. They help with food banks. They help resettle newcomers to our country. They help those who need support the most, the most vulnerable.
The petitioners are calling on the government and all legislators to reject any attack on religious organizations and their ability to practise their faith openly and freely to support Canadians.