A Muslim conference to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this weekend featuring two anti-gay speakers has drawn the ire of two local MPPs.

“We asked police to monitor the situation, especially two individuals, because one of them in particular has a history of saying very hateful things,” said Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, as he walked down Church St. for the Trans Pride March.

One of the men Murray refers to is Bilal Philips, a Jamaican-Canadian who has preached for the deaths of gay men living in Islamic countries. The other is Abdur Raheem Green, a British Muslim convert who also shares similar views.

“I think if someone were doing something against Muslims or suggesting that Muslims be killed, or diminishing them in any way, we would be equally offended,” said Murray, who spent the earlier part of the day in Brampton celebrating Canada Day with members of the Sikh and Muslim community.

“Hate is hate is hate is hate and people who try to be bearers of hate are offensive at any time,” he added.

According to Xtra! magazine, Trinity-Spadina MPP Rosario Marchese is looking to file a complaint with the attorney-general’s office.

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s on Pride weekend or not,” Marchese told Xtra!. “It’s unbelievable that people could have such feelings. You would think they would hide their views and not express them as if it’s an acceptable point of view.”

Saed Rageah, the leader of the conference, told the Star Thursday that both speakers will not be talking about homosexuality.