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Parliament Video: Jenny Kwan: Statement on Tamil Heritage Month
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in recognition of Tamil Heritage Month.
Over the month of January, events were held all across Canada to celebrate the richness of the Tamil culture and language as well as the immense social, economic, cultural, and political contributions that the Tamil community has made to Canada. Tamil Heritage Month also provides us with an opportunity to learn about the unique and distinct culture of the thriving Tamil community in Canada. Through this knowledge, we are better able to understand and celebrate the diversity and individual values of the different communities that make up Canada's dynamic multicultural fabric.
I would like to acknowledge the resiliency of the Tamil community as it continues to overcome hardships, challenges, and to fight for social justice and equality for all.
New Democrats look forward to continuing to work with Tamil Canadians to build a more just and fair Canada.
Happy Tamil Heritage Month.
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As world leaders prepared to gather for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, MP Jenny Kwan, along with other MPs and Senators from all parties called on Canada’s delegation to the talks to champion freedom for Jimmy Lai, one of the world’s most high-profile political prisoners and a man with close ties to Canada.
Jenny also asked the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship in Parliament the previous day: Will Canada grant honorary citizenship to Jimmy Lai? This isn't a private case - it's a human rights issue. The minister must stop hiding behind excuses. It's time for Canada to take a stand. The Minister has the ministerial authority to do so and should act immediately ahead of the G7 Summit.
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