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{
"time": "2023-09-19 20:35:00",
"attribution": {
"en": "Mr. Sukh Dhaliwal (Surrey\u2014Newton, Lib.)",
"fr": "M. Sukh Dhaliwal (Surrey\u2014Newton, Lib.)"
},
"content": {
"en": "<p data-HoCid=\"7922329\" data-originallang=\"en\">Mr. Chair, on June 18, a respected community leader from my riding of Surrey\u2014Newton was brutally killed at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Surrey\u2014Delta in my constituency.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922330\" data-originallang=\"en\">I want to extend my thoughts and prayers for the soul of Mr. Hardeep Singh Nijjar to his family, friends and loved ones. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922331\" data-originallang=\"en\">The tragic assassination of Mr. Hardeep Singh Nijjar has shaken the entire community. Every Canadian deserves to feel safe. Canada is a country of diversity, peace and inclusion. We cannot and will not tolerate hate and violence.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922332\" data-originallang=\"en\"> Over the past several months, the leadership and congregation of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara and members from the community at large have expressed concerns pertaining to the involvement of the Government of India in the killing of Mr. Nijjar. Shortly after Mr. Nijjar's killing, the former minister of public safety and member for <a data-HoCid=\"278567\" href=\"/politicians/marco-mendicino/\" title=\"Marco Mendicino\">Eglinton\u2014Lawrence</a>, met with the leadership of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara and the B.C. Gurdwaras Council to listen to their concerns. I want to commend the gurdwara leadership for the advocacy and professionalism that they showed while the meeting with the former minister was in progress.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922333\" data-originallang=\"en\"> I have listened to the concerns of many Canadians who are scared and worried about their safety and well-being. It has been heartbreaking to hear the stories from people on how the murder of Mr. Nijjar has impacted their lives. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922334\" data-originallang=\"en\">Following the killing, I sponsored an electronic petition that called upon the government to address concerns related to India's alleged involvement in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil and to ensure the safety of all Canadians. Earlier today, I had the opportunity to present the petition in this chamber. Along with all the signatories and a countless number of community members, I anxiously await the government's response in the coming weeks.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922335\" data-originallang=\"en\">I want to thank and commend the <a data-HoCid=\"214296\" href=\"/politicians/justin-trudeau/\" title=\"Justin Trudeau\">Prime Minister</a> for showing strong leadership in bringing this matter before Parliament and standing up for all Canadians. I commend him for not only stating it here in Parliament but also, in fact, bringing it face to face with Prime Minister Modi during the G20 summit. The Prime Minister's address to Parliament and to all Canadians did bring a sense of relief for the Sikh diaspora; unfortunately, it has also brought back trauma that many Sikhs have felt over the past several decades. Since 1984, democratic and human rights have been violated in order to label and discredit the Sikh community across the globe, including right here in Canada. Many Sikhs have lost their lives in India and throughout the world. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922336\" data-originallang=\"en\">As the <a data-HoCid=\"214296\" href=\"/politicians/justin-trudeau/\" title=\"Justin Trudeau\">Prime Minister</a> mentioned yesterday, our top priorities are that law enforcement and security agencies ensure the continued safety of all Canadians and that all steps are taken to hold the offenders to account. We must continue to highlight the importance of unity during these challenging times. It is crucial that we come together to condemn this heinous crime, support the grieving family and stand up for the principles of the rule of law.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922337\" data-originallang=\"en\"> Canada is built on the values of justice, fairness and inclusivity. Let us uphold these values and ensure that they prevail in the face of adversity. The truth surrounding Mr. Nijjar's assassination must come to light. We must uncover all the facts.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922338\" data-originallang=\"en\">I want to state that the Sikh community will continue to fearlessly advocate against abuses of human rights; it will not be intimidated or frightened by the actions of any foreign government. Constituents can rest assured that I will continue to bring the voices of my constituents to Ottawa.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922339\" data-originallang=\"en\">Let us remain calm and steadfast in our commitment to democratic principles and our adherence to the rule of law. This is who we are and what we do as Canadians.</p>",
"fr": "<p data-HoCid=\"7922329\" data-originallang=\"en\">Monsieur le pr\u00e9sident, le 18 juin, un leader communautaire respect\u00e9 de ma circonscription, Surrey\u2014Newton, a \u00e9t\u00e9 brutalement assassin\u00e9 au Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara de Surrey\u2014Delta dans ma circonscription.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922330\" data-originallang=\"en\">Je tiens \u00e0 dire \u00e0 sa famille, \u00e0 ses amis et \u00e0 ses proches que mes pens\u00e9es et mes pri\u00e8res pour l'\u00e2me de M. Hardeep Singh Nijjar les accompagnent. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922331\" data-originallang=\"en\">L'assassinat tragique de M. Hardeep Singh Nijjar a \u00e9branl\u00e9 toute la communaut\u00e9. Chaque Canadien m\u00e9rite de se sentir en s\u00e9curit\u00e9. Le Canada est un pays de diversit\u00e9, de paix et d'inclusion. Nous ne pouvons pas tol\u00e9rer la haine et la violence et nous ne les tol\u00e9rerons pas.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922332\" data-originallang=\"en\">Au cours des derniers mois, les dirigeants et les fid\u00e8les du Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara et l'ensemble des membres de la communaut\u00e9 ont exprim\u00e9 leurs pr\u00e9occupations quant au r\u00f4le du gouvernement indien dans l'assassinat de M. Nijjar. Peu apr\u00e8s l'assassinat de M. Nijjar, l'ancien ministre de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique et d\u00e9put\u00e9 d'<a data-HoCid=\"278567\" href=\"/politicians/marco-mendicino/\" title=\"Marco Mendicino\">Eglinton\u2014Lawrence</a> a rencontr\u00e9 les dirigeants du Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara et du comit\u00e9 des gurdwaras de la Colombie\u2011Britannique afin de prendre connaissance de leurs pr\u00e9occupations. Je tiens \u00e0 f\u00e9liciter les dirigeants du gurdwara pour les efforts qu'ils ont d\u00e9ploy\u00e9s pendant la r\u00e9union avec l'ancien ministre afin de d\u00e9fendre leurs int\u00e9r\u00eats ainsi que pour le professionnalisme dont ils ont fait preuve.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922333\" data-originallang=\"en\">J'ai \u00e9cout\u00e9 les pr\u00e9occupations de nombreux Canadiens qui ont peur et s'inqui\u00e8tent pour leur s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et leur bien-\u00eatre. Il est d\u00e9chirant d'entendre les r\u00e9cits des gens concernant les r\u00e9percussions que le meurtre de M. Nijjar a eu sur leur vie. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922334\" data-originallang=\"en\">\u00c0 la suite de cet assassinat, j'ai parrain\u00e9 une p\u00e9tition \u00e9lectronique demandant au gouvernement de r\u00e9pondre aux pr\u00e9occupations li\u00e9es \u00e0 l'implication pr\u00e9sum\u00e9e de l'Inde dans l'assassinat d'un citoyen canadien en sol canadien et d'assurer la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 de tous les Canadiens. Plus t\u00f4t dans la journ\u00e9e, j'ai eu l'occasion de pr\u00e9senter cette p\u00e9tition \u00e0 la Chambre. \u00c0 l'instar de tous les signataires et d'un nombre incalculable de membres de la communaut\u00e9, j'attends avec impatience la r\u00e9ponse du gouvernement dans les semaines \u00e0 venir. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922335\" data-originallang=\"en\">Je tiens \u00e0 remercier et \u00e0 f\u00e9liciter le <a data-HoCid=\"214296\" href=\"/politicians/justin-trudeau/\" title=\"Justin Trudeau\">premier ministre</a> d'avoir fait preuve d'un grand leadership en soumettant cette question au Parlement et en d\u00e9fendant les int\u00e9r\u00eats de tous les Canadiens. Je le f\u00e9licite non seulement de l'avoir expos\u00e9e ici au Parlement, mais aussi d'en avoir parl\u00e9 face \u00e0 face avec le premier ministre Modi lors du sommet du G20. Le discours du premier ministre au Parlement et \u00e0 tous les Canadiens a apport\u00e9 un sentiment de soulagement \u00e0 la diaspora sikhe; malheureusement, il a \u00e9galement raviv\u00e9 les traumatismes que de nombreux sikhs ont v\u00e9cus au cours des derni\u00e8res d\u00e9cennies. Depuis 1984, les droits d\u00e9mocratiques et les droits de la personne ont \u00e9t\u00e9 viol\u00e9s dans le but d'\u00e9tiqueter et de discr\u00e9diter la communaut\u00e9 sikhe dans le monde entier, y compris ici m\u00eame, au Canada. De nombreux sikhs ont perdu la vie en Inde et dans le monde entier. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922336\" data-originallang=\"en\">Comme le <a data-HoCid=\"214296\" href=\"/politicians/justin-trudeau/\" title=\"Justin Trudeau\">premier ministre</a> l'a mentionn\u00e9 hier, nos priorit\u00e9s sont de faire en sorte que les organismes de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et d'ex\u00e9cution de la loi assurent en permanence la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 de tous les Canadiens et que toutes les mesures n\u00e9cessaires soient prises pour tenir les d\u00e9linquants responsables de leurs actes. Nous devons continuer de souligner l'importance de l'unit\u00e9 en ces temps difficiles. Il est crucial que nous nous unissions pour condamner ce crime odieux, soutenir la famille endeuill\u00e9e et d\u00e9fendre les principes de la primaut\u00e9 du droit.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922337\" data-originallang=\"en\">Le Canada se fonde sur des valeurs de justice, d'\u00e9quit\u00e9 et d'inclusion. D\u00e9fendons ces valeurs et veillons \u00e0 ce qu'elles triomphent devant l'adversit\u00e9. La v\u00e9rit\u00e9 entourant l'assassinat de M. Nijjar doit \u00eatre r\u00e9v\u00e9l\u00e9e. Nous devons d\u00e9couvrir tous les faits.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922338\" data-originallang=\"en\">Je tiens \u00e0 dire que la communaut\u00e9 sikhe continuera de d\u00e9noncer courageusement les violations des droits de la personne; des actions prises par quelque gouvernement \u00e9tranger que ce soit ne r\u00e9ussiront pas \u00e0 l'intimider ou \u00e0 l'effrayer. Les gens de ma circonscription peuvent avoir l'assurance que je continuerai de faire entendre leur voix \u00e0 Ottawa.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"7922339\" data-originallang=\"en\"> Restons calmes et d\u00e9termin\u00e9s dans notre engagement \u00e0 l'\u00e9gard de nos principes d\u00e9mocratiques et \u00e0 l'\u00e9gard du respect de la primaut\u00e9 du droit. Restons fid\u00e8les \u00e0 qui nous sommes en tant que Canadiens.</p>"
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"en": "Government Orders",
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"en": "Allegations Against Government of India",
"fr": "Les all\u00e9gations visant le gouvernement de l'Inde"
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