As Quebecers, we are responding to the controversy surrounding the appointment of Amira Elghawaby as Canada's Special Representative in the fight against Islamophobia.
Tuesday [Amira Elghawaby in fact excused herself Wednesday, 01 FEB 2023], Mrs. Elghawaby apologized "sincerely" for "the way in which her words hurt" Quebecers. She also expressed the desire to continue the dialogue in order to exchange and “learn”. Several meetings with Quebec political leaders are planned in the days to come.
We are sensitive to the concerns that have been raised since her appointment, but the challenge she must take up is considerable and we believe that Ms. Elghawaby must be given the chance to exercise and fulfill the mandate for which she was named.
We are ready to contribute to a constructive dialogue surrounding these complex and sensitive issues and we are committed to combating all prejudices, whatever they may be.
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