Canadian Muslims: Motion and Centre Block

canadian muslims: The motion, known as M-103, is to be put to a vote on Thursday, according to The Chronicle Herald. Hours before the final debate, several dozen protesters gathered on the stairs in front of Centre Block to protest the motion, which has no legal effect but which they nevertheless maintained would restrict free speech and lead to the imposition of Sharia law. MPs wrapped up debate on the motion with Liberals and Conservatives accusing one another of playing politics with the rising tide of prejudice and hate crimes facing Canadian Muslims. Among them were individuals sporting black hoodies emblazoned with the logo of the Soldiers of Odin an anti-immigration group that originated in Finland and has been linked to neo-Nazis in Europe. At the bottom of the stairs, another several dozen counter-protesters gathered to defend M-103. The Canadian branch maintains it is not racist but more of a neighbourhood watch. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.