Not just Khalistan, even Tamil separatism finds a place in Justin Trudeau’s Canada
Canada is famous for playing with fire. It often gives space to what it calls freedom of speech proponents, its now on the path to support Tamil Separatism.
Canada is back in the news. This time fortunately it is not due to the Khalistan issue. The issue this time around is about the Tamil nationals of Eelam.
The Mayor of Brampton Patrick Brown said that in the city of Brampton, they proudly acknowledge the Tamil Eelam Flag Day. This flag that united Tamil nationals of Eelam worldwide, symbolises their sovereignty and right to self-determination. It serves as a poignant reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the Eelam Tamil community in their struggle for liberation and emancipation. It is also a time to remember the lines lost to the 60 years of the Tamil genocide. We will continue to stand with the Tamil community in their pursuit of justice and freedom. Brown also said that there is no freedom or equality without justice.
How it began
Last August there was a foundation stone laying ceremony held in Brampton for a Tamil genocide monument in the city. It was said that this memorial would represent a significant victory for the Sri Lankan Tamils, both in Canada as well as globally.
However, the memorial drew protests and around a dozen people showed up at the ceremony to protest the construction of the memorial. The Sri Lankan Consul General in Toronto also wrote to Brown opposing the memorial. Sri Lanka too had raised concerns about the memorial and said it would have a damaging impact on bilateral ties with Canada.
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