Justice committee  The short answer is that I wish that the person had shared the photo. I think a big part of the role of public figures is to make visible these relationships, to build those relationships and to normalize things that might be unfamiliar to people who are involved. Just last week I was talking to one of our bishops, who said he's gotten to know the local rabbi and imam because they've attended so many vigils together.

Justice committee  I think—and I don't think I will get in trouble for saying this—that, yes, there is white supremacy in this country. I think it's important to name that and to say that and to challenge it. I think the responsibility of the elected representatives, as people who have been given voice by those they represent, is to stand up to that.

Justice committee  I think social media companies should be establishing their own rules, but the government does have a role in pursuing legislation that sets a baseline of requirements for that so it's not relying solely on the goodwill of these corporations but reflects the commitment of this country in how we manage communications and telecommunications especially.

Justice committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the committee, for the invitation this morning to speak to you about our concerns as the Anglican Church of Canada with regard to the proliferation of hate online and the very real impacts of this hatred for communities in this country and around the world.