It was reassuring, amid the maelstrom of bad news, that the House of Commons returned from its Christmas break to debate amendments to the Statistics Act. The House of Commons is the umbilical link between the people and actions of the state. Justin Trudeau told a hushed House of Commons that Canadians will meet fear and hatred with love and compassion. The tone was set by the maple leaf flag flying at half-staff on the Peace Tower and the mood was one of solidarity. Trudeau urged the House, and all Canadians, to “show the best of ourselves” in this difficult time.

Source: National Post January 31, 2017 00:25 UTC