Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

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June 23, 2017 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“It was 32 years ago today that 329 people, most of them Canadians, were killed in the bombing of Air India Flight 182. As we remember the victims of that attack, we pledge to never cease in our efforts to prevent terrorism and to bring the perpetrators of such violence to justice.

“Terrorism attempts to assault tolerant, liberal democracies and the most fundamental rights of citizens: the right to life, liberty and security. It fails because those who commit such horrific acts think they can change our way of life and the values in which we believe, but in reality, their hate only strengthens our resolve to defeat the ideologies that fuel it.

“The outpouring of support following the attack on worshippers at a mosque in the city of Québec last winter is just one recent example of how, in the face of violent extremist behaviour, Canadians rally for peace and inclusion for everyone. While we will forever mourn these losses, and all others caused by similar hateful behaviour, we will not let our lives be governed by fear.

“On the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we pay tribute to all those killed or harmed by acts of terror. In their name, we commit to doing whatever we can to make sure the values that define who we are and how we live always triumph over hate.”

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