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House Hansard - 80

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 2, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 80 - Jun/2/22
Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge, Lib.)
  • Jun/2/22 3:16:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like something to be clarified by the member from the Bloc Québécois on a question, during question period, with regards to organized crime. The Italian-Canadian community has been a pillar of Canada for over 100 years, and there are individuals, including myself, who would like those comments made by the hon. member to be clarified. If an apology has to be issued, I would wish the member to apologize to the Italian-Canadian community, with June being Italian Heritage Month and today being La Festa della Repubblica.
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Context: House Hansard - 80 - Jun/2/22
Mr. Francesco Sorbara
  • Jun/2/22 3:18:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I understand from the hon. member's question that he seeks clarification. The hon. member mentioned the word “mafia” and the words “Italian prosecutor” in the same sentence, linking the two as the mafia being an Italian organization and organized crime as being only an Italian organization. Italians have suffered from this broad stereotyping for too many years, and I wish for an apology.
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