Member first sorry, green timbers. Thank you, mr speaker. Today is the day of action against anti-asian racism a day for all british colombians to take action to combat discrimination during the pandemic. Mr speaker, we have seen people of asian descent targeted and scapegoated leading to increased attacks against them. I would really like to take this opportunity to thank stand with asians coalition, which started as a group of grassroots activists in burnaby for its incredible organization. To turn the day of action against anti-aging racism into a national movement, endorsed by municipalities and unions.

Today is about taking concrete action to disrupt disrupt systemic racism. It's about asking ourselves. What are we going to do about it? Everyone has a role to claim building a more inclusive province and it starts with us. It is not enough to be not racist, we must be anti-racist living in a society steeped in colonialism and systemic racism impacts us all. We each carry prejudices and we must confront them as a province. We are committed to combat racism.

Yesterday. The legislation to pave the way for anti-racism data collection was passed in the legislature and pc will be bringing its first anti-racism act next year, but we know there's much more work to do days like today, the day of action against anti-asian racism is an opportunity to bring allies together to bring build stronger, more inclusive society where everyone can feel safe, happy and healthy. Thank you, mr speaker.