I believe Mr. Dion's point is correct.  I understand the mother in this case being frustrated and upset beyond belief.  No one could blame her.  However, if one knew anything about Mr. Dion, it would be difficult to construe his reaction to the Opposition member's questions as anything but disgust at the attempt to use an individual's pain for partisan purposes.  I'm cheered by the recent successes Canada has had in reclaiming Homa Houdfar from Iran and Kevin Garratt, and hope that there will finally soon be an end to Ms. Azer's and her kids' distress.  Clearly it is not a straightforward problem.

I don't get a clear picture of why the mother in question was present in the Visitors' Gallery, and if present, why her situation was raised in such a manner, that would risk causing pain.

I thought the new commenting system was intended to try to bring up the tone of discussion.  There seem to be numerous rude monikers and simplistic and slanted labels being thrown about.  Disappointing