In light of recent anti-Chinese discrimination, I took the opportunity to speak against discrimination in the House."Although we’ve come to the end of Asian Heritage Month, I’d like to acknowledge some unsung Chinese Canadian heroes who shed their blood as patriots for our nation.I commemorate the 6500 Chinese Canadians of the 9000 railway workers who helped build and unite Canada. I pay respect to the many Chinese Canadians who died while building the CP Railway on the most dangerous terrains in the BC segment. I honour the Chinese Canadians who served and died in World War II.Sadly, Asian communities in Canada face rising racist incidents today.No one should be afraid of walking in their own neighbourhood. Adult children should not have to call elderly parents to stay home because they might be attacked by racists. There’s no justification for racial slurs, physical violence, or vandalism against any individual or community.I will continue to work together with other elected officials, the police and RCMP to mitigate these issues toward justice and restoration."
