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    STATEMENT BY THE LEADER OF THE LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

    April 23, 2015

    I would like to take a moment and welcome you all to Queen's Park
    in Toronto, Ontario for the Human Rights Awareness and Genocide
    Prevention March.

    Today, we commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Armenian
    Genocide; an event which oversaw the destruction of the national and
    personal freedom of over a million people during-and-after the First
    World War. By recognizing the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide,
    we are reminded of the pain and suffering endured by those affected,
    as we endeavor to achieve peace and reconciliation for the people of
    Armenia, and a stable and prosperous future for all of its citizens.

    Canada must never stop working to combat bigotry in all of its forms.

    I would like to thank the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee
    of Canada for continuing to educate Canadians about the lessons to
    be learnt about what kind of despicable tragedy can occur when the
    world ignores acts of intolerance. While the 100thanniversary of the
    Armenian Genocide is a time for solemn remembrance, it also provides
    us with the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment that never again
    will we be indifferent to hate and genocide, or silent to those who
    discriminate against others based on characteristics such as race,
    gender, or sexual orientation.

    Today, I, and the entire Liberal Caucus, stand with Canadians across
    the country as we honour the memories of the victims of the Armenian
    Genocide.

    Please accept my warmest welcome,

    Justin P.J. Trudeau

    Member of Parliament for Papineau

    Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada

    http://www.horizonweekly.ca/news/details/66293




    From: A. Papazian
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