Justice committee  To your knowledge as a layperson following it in the media, would you say that the online harms act would help address the concerns being brought forth to this committee and other forms of discrimination?

Justice committee  Excellent. Thank you for that.

Justice committee  It is an important balancing act, certainly, and that's really important. I personally promote the protection of civil liberties and free expression. Both principles are important. Addressing discrimination squarely and balancing them are important. In the 30 seconds that remain, I want to open it up to whoever can answer in about 20 seconds.

Justice committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you to all the witnesses for being here and to all members for studying this important matter. This is a very apt conversation. We're having many important conversations about anti-Semitism. Now it's Pride Month. Our government addresses all forms of discrimination, be it anti-Black or other forms that exist in society.

Diversity and Inclusion  Mr. Speaker, these are important matters. We must be discussing in the House the issues of discrimination, making sure that each and every Canadian is safe, secure and welcomed in each and every place in society. Our government is committed to combatting hate in all its forms. We are committed to ensuring that everybody is safe at home, on the streets, in places of worship and in our communities.

Diversity and Inclusion  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for bringing up these important issues. Standing up against hate is a fundamental Canadian principle that every member of the House stands firmly behind. We as a government also have this principle firmly embedded in our mission and mandate.

Persons with Disabilities  Mr. Speaker, our government is firm in supporting persons with disabilities, be they travelling from point A to point B by air, by land, by sea and by all means of transport. That is why we held a disability summit, gathering together the airline industry and persons with disabilities to sharpen our pencils to make sure that persons with disabilities can travel with dignity.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you. I would now like to read my notice of motion. My notice of motion has already been sent to all members. I'm just reading it into the record for everyone's awareness. That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study of the Indo-Pacific Strategy and Canada’s work to strengthen state-to-state, people-to-people, and business-to-business engagement in the region, as outlined by the Strategy's five priorities: (a) promoting peace, resilience, and security; (b) expanding trade, investment, and supply chain resilience; (c) investing in, and connecting, people; (d) building a sustainable and green future; and (e) fulfilling Canada's role as an active and engaged partner in the region; That the study include an examination of Canada's continued engagement with India and China, as well as: (a) efforts to strengthen ties across the North Pacific with Korea and Japan; (b) the opportunities created by increasing people-to-people ties between Canada and the Philippines as a result of the significant growth of the Filipino-Canadian community; (c) the Strategic Partnership between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); (d) the place of Pakistan — situated at the nexus of the Indo-Pacific, Central Asia, and the Middle East — and other countries on the periphery of the Indo-Pacific region within the Strategy; and (e) the importance of strengthening relations with Pacific Island nations as they face existential threats of climate change; That such a study consist of a minimum of six meetings; That the committee report its findings to the House; and That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request a government response.

Foreign Affairs committee  It was sent to the clerk, and I believe it was distributed to all members several days ago.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to thank the witnesses for being here, especially at this late hour, which it is for many of you. I'd like to start with Ambassador Diendéré, in order to know about the priorities Canada has with respect to the African Union's Agenda 2063. What priorities do we have, and can you elaborate on them?

National AccessAbility Week  Mr. Speaker, this week is National AccessAbility Week. I would like to recognize the incredible contributions made by people living with disabilities and the organizations that represent them. Persons with disabilities, advocates and organizations work tirelessly to remove barriers.

Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day  Mr. Speaker, May 18, last Saturday, was Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. Fifteen years ago, on that same day, a large-scale massacre took place in Mullivaikkal. Tens of thousands were tragically killed, despite the fact that the Sri Lankan government declared no-fire zones. Even today, many Tamils remain missing and displaced.

Persons with Disabilities  Madam Speaker, our government has stepped up and has implemented the law. We have introduced the disability benefit. This benefit is the single-largest line item in the budget with $6.1 billion over six years. This is an important first step, a step that will help Canadians alleviate poverty.

Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, I have an urge to channel my inner Garnett and filibuster, but I won't do that. I suggest we do this on division. (Motion agreed to on division)

Foreign Affairs committee  I'll pass it to my colleague.