Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the House to stress the importance of protecting the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by our charter. Our government remains deeply committed to defending the rights of all Canadians and takes pride in upholding the charter.
Last week, this House witnessed members of the official opposition, including members of visible minority communities, supporting a motion urging the Attorney General to cease defending the charter. As parliamentarians, our duty is to protect the rights and dignity of every Canadian. This government has a constitutional and moral obligation to defend the charter fully and without compromise. By consistently upholding the charter, we safeguard the freedom that belongs to all Canadians.