Prime Minister of Canada says Canada commemorates Tamil Genocide Day - Speech Brief
18 May 2026 13:00 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Prime Minister of Canada says Canada commemorates Tamil Genocide Day

Key points

  • Commemorates Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day
  • Commits to accountability, human rights, and lasting peace

TL;DR

  • Says Canada joins Tamil communities to commemorate Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, honors victims and stands with survivors and families; notes the Sri Lankan civil war claimed tens of thousands of civilian lives; cites 2022 unanimous parliamentary recognition of May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day and commits to supporting accountability, human rights, and lasting peace.
Original text

“Today, we join Tamil communities in Canada and around the world in commemorating Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. The Sri Lankan civil war claimed tens of thousands of civilian lives over more than a quarter century. We honour the memory of those who lost their lives and stand with the survivors, families, and communities who endured profound suffering. Canada is home to one of the largest Tamil diasporas in the worl...

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