The following is a statement by Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak commemorating the anti-Tamil pogrom known as Black July:
“Thirty years ago, armed mobs committed horrific acts of violence, targeting countless Tamil families, killing innocent civilians, and destroying private property and businesses.
“What followed was a decades-long civil war, and thousands upon thousands of people fleeing the island, seeking safety and refuge in countries around the world.
“Many people chose Ontario as their new home – a place where they could hope for a chance at prosperity and a better future for their children.
“I’m proud our province now has a strong Tamil-Canadian community – the largest Tamil community outside of Sri Lanka with over 200,000 people.
“This month, as we remember the innocent civilians who lost their lives, we must also renew our call for accountability and justice in Sri Lanka, not only for those who were murdered, but also for the families who are today still grappling with the aftermath of the civil war and ongoing discrimination.
“The Ontario PCs stand with our Tamil Canadian community in commemorating Black July.”
http://www.ontariopc.com/news/statement-on-the-30th-anniversary-of-black-july/
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