Mr. Speaker, constituents within the riding of Waterloo have asked me to present this petition on behalf of Falun Gong practitioners.
The petitioners share that Falun Gong practitioners follow the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance. They recognize the importance of relations between different countries, but they also value the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They would like us to uphold freedom of thought around the world, including for Falun Gong practitioners.
The petitioners call on the Government of Canada to take stronger measures to protect the Falun Gong community, which is targeted by foreign repression among other things. The people who have signed the petition are practitioners, and they believe that the Falun Gong should have the ability to practise freely.