Mr. Speaker, today marks the national day of remembrance of the Quebec City mosque attack. Nine years ago, six people were killed because they were Muslim.
These men were fathers, sons and neighbours.
We honour their memories. We stand with the families who continue to carry this loss. This day not only reminds us of those we lost. It also reminds us of the ongoing need to confront Islamophobia.
Since this tragedy, more people have fallen victim to hate-motivated crimes.
While police-reported hate crime incidents have increased, many ethnic and religious communities remain hesitant to report hate, leaving too many crimes unaddressed.
Today, I encourage Canadians to take action.
Reporting hate to police makes the problem visible. It ensures that support reaches the communities that need it most.
Together, we need to build safer, more inclusive communities for everyone.