With the entire world responding to the terrible massacre of Muslim people in Christchurch, NZ, a local MLA rallied other politicians against racism.
Burnaby North MLA Janet Routledge rose in the B.C. Legislature today (Monday) to introduce a motion that MLAsstand united in their opposition to white supremacy.
Routledge affirmed how important it is to stand up to hate, and work across partisan lines when speaking to the motion, which states “be it resolved that this House stand united in its opposition to white supremacy.”
“We know that white supremacists are becoming bolder here in B.C.,” said Routledge in the House earlier today. “What does it mean to say we stand united against white supremacy? For me, it means we politicians need to acknowledge its existence.”
MLAs from all sides spoke in support of the motion.
You can view Routledge and other MLAs speaking on the issue in the video below.
