The letter acknowledges the concerns raised by Quebec’s political class since her appointment last week but underscores her apology and her expressed desire to engage in further dialogue
, saying she was “extremely sorry” for the way her words had carried and how they hurt the people of Quebec.
Among the people who signed the letter are constitutional lawyer Julius Grey, philosopher Charles Taylor and Boufeldja Benabdallah, co-founder of the Quebec City mosque where six men were shot in 2017 in an anti-Muslim attack. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stood behind the decision to name Elghawaby to the role, saying she is the right person to help Canadians grapple with tough questions about religion.
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