魁北克枪杀穆斯林案一周年,三大政党领袖发声明纪念:
总理杜鲁多的声明:
“One year ago tonight, a senseless attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Ste-Foy claimed the lives of six worshippers and seriously injured nineteen more.
“On this solemn anniversary, I join Canadians across the country to remember and honour those who were taken from us too soon. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and all those who still live with the pain and trauma caused by the attack. We also honour the first responders, whose courage and professionalism saved lives that night.
“This was a terrorist attack against all Canadians, meant to test our resolve and weaken our values. It failed. In the wake of the shooting, a solidarity movement formed across the country as Canadians united to condemn the attack and counter hatred with hope.
“A year later, our message has not changed: We are stronger together. No matter our faith or where we were born, we are equal members of this country. We will not let an act of intolerance divide us and make any Canadian feel less at home.
“The Government of Canada stands in solidarity with Canada’s Muslim community. We will continue to fight Islamophobia and take action against it and all other forms of hatred and discrimination, and defend the diversity that makes Canada strong.”
保守党党领Andrew Scheer的声明:
“Canadians across the country are coming together today to remember the victims of the shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec on January 29, 2017.
“This shooting was an act of terror that shook the region, the province and the entire country. The victims were fathers and sons, brothers and husbands. They went to pray, and never returned home.
“It was for that last act – for practising their faith freely – that they were murdered in cold blood.
“This should not happen in Canada. Our country has always been a home for those seeking freedom and a better life. It must always be a place where believers of all faiths should feel safe and secure in their worship.
“An attack like this one is an attack on these very principles, those that have stood the test of time, and for which we have fought around the world.
“All Canadians must feel secure in their communities. They must feel safe living freely and practising their faith. An attack on their places of worship is an attack on the religious freedoms that we should all enjoy.
“We must therefore always be ready to defend our society, its tolerance and its freedoms from those who seek to undermine them.
“On behalf of the Conservative Caucus, my thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the victims of that terrible day. May we join together as a nation to remember them, and vow to prevent similar tragedies in the future.”
新民主党党领Jagmeet Singh在推特上的声明:
On #HolocaustMemorialDay we remember the heinous result of extreme hate, the way hate dehumanizes our fellow human being.
It's a reminder to remain vigilant, condemn anti-Semitism & reject hate in all its forms, while standing with those facing persecution at home and abroad.
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