The leaders of Canada’s opposition parties, Erin O’Toole of the Conservative Party and Jagmeet Singh of the New Democratic Party addressed the convention on Saturday and dealt with the issue of Islamophobia and other forms of hate.

“I am excited to talk about my vision of Canada where no one is left behind and we are all celebrated for who we are,” Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal New Democratic Party told the audience.

“I feel we are stronger and better as a nation, as a people when we welcome everyone.”

“I also strongly believe that there is a collective responsibility that all of us share to fight hate because hate is like a fire that once we allow it to take hold, it spreads and it spreads consuming everyone,” he added.

“So it is all of our collective responsibility to stand up against all forms of hate, if it is Islamophobia, or hate based on someone’s gender or the color of their skin or any of the identifiers that make them who they are.”

This year’s presenters include an impressive list of world-renowned scholars and speakers such as, Maulana Tariq Jameel, Imam Zaid Shakir, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Dr. Abdal Hakim Murad, Sister Dalia Mogahed, Ustadha Ieasha Prime, Dr. Yasir Qadhi and others.

A number of renowned artists also listed to participate virtually includes Native Deen, Raihan, InTeam and Ar Rayyan.