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“I was very clear in saying that what I characterized as politically correct Liberals are unnecessarily inflaming what should not really be a contentious matter. The truth is, if anything we're uniting Canadians on this issue, and I believe uniting Muslim Canadians. And I believe that some folks who you might characterize as politically correct cultural relativists are unhelpfully inflaming - creating contention on this issue where there really is very little.”

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Jason Kenney is a prominent Canadian politician born on May 30, 1968. He served as the Minister of National Defence and held several important positions in federal politics. Known for his conservative stance, Kenney is particularly recognized for his policies on immigration and refugees. His political career began at the provincial level, where he rose quickly and held multiple positions in the Alberta government. more

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