Mr. Chair, I know my colleague is very close to the Iranian-Canadian community in her riding. She knows that this is a community with thousands of years of history. It is a history of religious tolerance and of good relations with other faith communities, including the Jewish and Christian communities, as well as a history of intellectual inquiry, creativity, art, beauty and so much more.
The hope of this present moment is that space and security can be created for the people of Iran to control their own future, drawing from this rich past. We see that incredible potential in the heroic courage of the Iranian people who are ready to give their lives to restore their country.
For the member, I want to ask what her hopes are. What is she hearing from her constituents about what they believe is possible for a future free Iran?