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House Hansard - 220

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 19, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. George Chahal (Calgary Skyview, Lib.)
  • Sep/19/23 10:20:24 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I have been reflecting on and talking to many of my constituency members about the murder or assassination that happened at the gurdwara, the Sikh temple of worship. It is appalling to see that Conservatives will come to the temple, will walk with us in solidarity in our Nagar Kirtan parade, but today cannot stand in solidarity with Canadians in this horrific crime. What does the member have to say about how the community feels and how this assassination occurred at the holy Sikh temple in Surrey?
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. George Chahal (Calgary Skyview, Lib.)
  • Sep/19/23 10:30:25 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I thank the hon. member for Port Moody—Coquitlam for her speech. The member talked about democracy. Mr. Nijjar was the president of the Sikh gurdwara in Surrey, democratically elected. I saw Conservative members stand in solidarity at the Regina Nagar Kirtan parade. I believe the Conservative House leader was with me that day. I saw the member from Sherwood Park giggling and laughing across from him, tweeting away, but not about solidarity with this tragic loss. I would ask the member how that makes her feel when she sees members from the Conservative Party pander when they want support and votes, but in a moment like this, when Canadians are hurt and want solidarity with all politicians, we hear silence.
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