Speech Brief
Prime Minister of Canada commemorates Komagata Maru tragedy
Key points
- Says Canada failed to uphold its values in the Komagata Maru episode
- Honours passengers and emphasizes building a fair, inclusive Canada
TL;DR
- Prime Minister of Canada recounts the 1914 Komagata Maru incident in Vancouver where 376 South Asian passengers were denied entry, kept aboard with limited food, water, and medical care, and many faced imprisonment or death on return; he honours their memory and emphasizes building a Canada that is fair and for all.
Original text
“On this day in 1914, 376 Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus of South Asian origin arrived in Vancouver’s harbour aboard the steamship Komagata Maru. Their voyage was made in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Instead of offering them refuge, Canadian authorities refused nearly all on board the vessel entry and forced them to remain on the ship for two months, with limited access to food, water, and m...
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Keywords
- Komagata Maru
- Vancouver
- 1914
- + 5 more
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