Trudeau Reiterates Support for Anti-Islamophobia Rep Despite Opposition Criticism

Trudeau Reiterates Support for Anti-Islamophobia Rep Despite Opposition Criticism
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during Question Period, Jan. 30, 2023 in Ottawa. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his support for the government’s recently appointed representative to combat Islamophobia, despite receiving criticism from opposition parties for past comments she made that have been characterized as insulting toward Quebec.

“She is there to speak for the community, with the community, and build bridges across,” Trudeau told reporters in Ottawa on Jan. 30.