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  • Canada Recognizes the Armenian Genocide

    Armenian National Committee of Canada
    3401 Olivar-Asselin
    Montreal, Quebec
    H4J 1L5

    April 21st, 2004
    Contact persons: Robert Kouyoumdjian: (514) 336-7095
    Shant Karabajak: (514) 334-1299
    Aris Babikian : (416) 497-8972


    PRESS RELEASE


    CANADA RECOGNIZES THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

    The House of Commons adopts bill M-380 presented by Mrs. Madeleine
    Dalhpond-Guiral


    Ottawa, April 21st, 2004 - The House of Commons adopted a motion
    recognizing the Armenian Genocide by a majority of 153 votes. The
    motion was presented by Mrs. Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral (M.P. Laval
    Center) and seconded by Mr. Sarkis Assadourian (M.P. Brampton-Center),
    Mr. Jason Kenney (M.P. Calgary-South-East) and Mrs. Alexa McDonough
    (M.P. Halifax).

    The passing of this resolution was the culmination of a 25 year
    process which encompassed similar resolutions being passed by city
    councils, provinces, and the Canadian Senate (July 13, 2002).

    "This is a victory for truth and justice." stated Dr. Girair
    Basmadjian, president of the Armenian National Committee of Canada.

    "Implicated in this course of action for over two decades, the ANCC
    has constituted the driving force behind the process towards the
    adoption of this motion," commented Dr. G. Basmadjian. "The
    accomplishment of this task was made possible through the mobilization
    as well as the implication of our grass roots members who made sure
    that all Members of Parliament were aware of the importance of t his
    issue for our community. »

    Canada now joins a long list of nations including France, Switzerland
    and Russia which have recognize the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
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