“Sadly, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world continue to face threats of violence, xenophobia, and rising anti-Semitism. As a country, through our words and actions, we need to address the resurgence of anti-Semitism at home and abroad.” – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
A Statement by Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted January 27th, 2020 on Niagara At Large
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today (this January 27th) issued the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
“The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters in human history. Today, we remember and pay tribute to the more than six million Jews who were senselessly murdered during the Holocaust, and the countless other victims of Nazi atrocities.
“We also honour the survivors and share their stories of courage, hope, and perseverance against unspeakable evil, and recognize the heroes who risked their lives to save others.
Child survivors a the Auschwitz death camp when it was liberated in January 2020.
“Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, is in Poland today to attend the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Burkina and highlight Canada’s continued commitment to preserve the memories of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Today’s visit follows her trip to Jerusalem to attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum, “Remembering the Holocaust: Fighting Antisemitism.”
“Sadly, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world continue to face threats of violence, xenophobia, and rising antisemitism. As a country, through our words and actions, we need to address the resurgence of antisemitism at home and abroad. That is why we adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism in Canada’s Anti-Racism strategy <https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/anti-racism-engagement/anti-racism-strategy.html>.
We have also recommitted to the principles of the Declaration of the Stockholm International Forum on the Holocaust, <https://www.holocaustremembrance.com/sites/default/files/stockholm_4csilver.pdf> and supported the adoption of the 2020 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Ministerial Declaration.
Statistics on groups targetted by hatemongers in the Toronto area, compiled by Toronto police in 2015. Other figures suggest the breakdown hasn’t change much in more recent times.
“Canada will always strongly condemn these acts, and is committed to standing against hatred and discrimination in all their forms. We reaffirm our commitment to Holocaust remembrance and education, so that we never forget its painful lessons. Working with our domestic and international partners, we will ce to promote and defend pluralism, inclusion, and human rights here at home and arouontinund the world.
“I encourage Canadians to take time today to remember the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. We will honour them by continuing to fight hate, protect the most vulnerable, and make the world a more peaceful and prosperous place for everyone by vowing “Never Again”.”
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