Yup, that part was supposed to be funny.  Not one of my best conceits on second reading, I'll admit.

I don't disagree that Parliamentarians are elected to debate important issues, both national and global.

But I think their time is better served in thoughtful discussion about issues that affect everyone, not narrowly defined groups.  Was debate specific to anti-Semitism a good use of time?  That would depend entirely on when such debate took place.  Had it been right after the infamous "none is too many" remark, then yes.  If it were held today.....not so much.

The event in Quebec City had nothing to do with Islamophobia and everything to do with a very confused young man.  And while hate has subsided in Canada considerably over the last several decades, it is still an issue.

It's just that Muslims are not the only target.

A motion to counter hate should counter hate.  Not imply that hatred against one group is somehow more reprehensible than hatred against another.