Senator, I’m not in a position to answer on behalf of the government with regard to this very specific question you’ve asked.

Government leaders, including the Prime Minister, the mayor of my city and many other elected officials, have recognized that there is a systemic problem of discrimination in this country. It is up to us as parliamentarians and up to our elected leaders to do what we can within our jurisdictions to educate and push those within our purview to confront the realities which we face, peu importe les mots employés, and to take action. Words are important and words are acts, but it’s the actions that count.

In that regard, this government remains committed to doing what it can to address the problem of systemic discrimination in our country.