44th Parl. 1st Sess.

January 30, 2023 11:00AM

Context: House Hansard - 149 - Jan/30/23

Mrs. Julie Vignola (Beauport—Limoilou, BQ)

Jan/30/23 2:17:01 p.m.
Watch

Mr. Speaker, there are defining moments in the history of a society, a community and a family. Sadly, January 17, 2017 was one such moment. Families and friends lost their loved ones when they were gunned down at the Quebec City mosque just for being Muslim. Yesterday marked the sixth commemoration for these men who were felled by hatred. It was a moment of reflection and sharing, but also a moment of hope: the hope of living and growing on a path to understanding and mutual respect. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane and Aboubaker Thabti wanted to live in peace, happy and without fear for their future. Let us make sure that everyone can achieve these aspirations, which were stolen from them. Let us stand up for the right of every Quebecker to practice the religion of their choice freely, safely and with dignity. Let us stand up every day to fight hate in all its forms.

163 words

All Topics

Hear!
Rabble!
add
star_border
share

SoVote

House Hansard - 149