Mr. Speaker, today I rise to table a petition on behalf of religious institutions under attack in Abbotsford—South Langley and nationwide. Under the Liberal government, homelessness, addiction and mental health issues are at an all-time high. Stripping charitable status from religious organizations is a draconian attack on the communities that protect the most vulnerable.
As a Sikh, my community alone donates hundreds of thousands of free meals each year. I fully support the petition and its call to ensure that the Liberal finance committee does not go after the 30,000 charities based on advancement of religion, which make up 42% of Canada's charitable sector. Religious communities selflessly protect Canadians, and the tax change is unlawful.