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Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kanishka reminder of commitment to fighting extremism: Canada PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that his new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, as hundreds gathered at memorials across Canada dedicated to the victims of the bombing of Air India flight 182, the Kanishka, by Khalistani extremists. On Monday, MPs and local representatives were among those who attended the memorial service in Toronto. (HT Photo) In a message released by the Prime Minister's office, Carney said, 'Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. It is a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.' The bombing on June 23, 1985 had left all 329 people on board dead. Mourners joined family members of the victims on the 40th anniversary of the tragedy. They gathered at the memorials in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on what is marked as the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism in Canada. Describing the Khalistani terror attack as 'the deadliest attack in our country's history – one we must never forget', the PM added, 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe.' In Ottawa, India's Acting High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik told the gathering the tragedy was a reminder of the 'continuing threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism', and cited the 'barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam' on April 22, in this context and called for 'the need for zero tolerance against terrorism'. Among those present at the Ottawa memorial were MPs from the ruling party, as well as the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Daniel Rogers and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme. A day earlier on Sunday, three Conservative Party MPs attended a vigil for the victims at the Toronto memorial. Opposition party's deputy leader Melissa Lanstman said, 'Until there is justice, until there is no more denial of justice, until there is an eradication of terror, not only beyond our borders but right here in Canada, justice could never be served.' She said there was 'no question' there was an 'uptick' in Canada of 'unchecked terror', which targeted Hindu temples and synagogues. She blasted 'elements of Khalistani terror who terrorise communities and people in their neighbourhoods in this country'. On Monday, MPs and local representatives were among those who attended the memorial service in Toronto. Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli read out a message from the PM and acknowledged justice had not been done to the victims and their families and that needed to change. The Canadian National Council of Hindus has started a petition calling upon the Federal government to establish a permanent national memorial for them. A Liberal Party MP and four MLAs joined the service at the Stanley Park memorial in Vancouver as did representatives from the historic Ross Street gurdwara, among others.
Canada News.Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
"Canadian govt unequivocally stands against terrorism": PM Mark Carney calls Kanishka bombing "deadliest attack" in Canada's history
Ottawa [Canada], June 24 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Air India 182 Kanishka bombing as the 'deadliest attack' in the country's history and said that the Canadian government 'unequivocally stands against terrorism.' In a post on X, Carney stated, '40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Today, we mourn the 268 Canadian victims of the Air India bombing and all who have been killed in acts of terrorism -- a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.' On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. Mark Carney expressed Canada's commitment to work with its allies and partners to detect, prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Carney stated, 'As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism. Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.' 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe,' he added. Canada's Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, called the Kanishka bombing 'the worst mass murder' in history. He expressed the Conservative Party's commitment to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent, and upholding freedom. 'Today we remember the 329 innocent lives lost in the Air India Flight 182 bombing--most of them Canadians. It remains the worst mass murder in our history. On the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember these souls and resolve to fight terrorism at home and abroad, in all its forms. Canada's Conservatives will always be committed to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent and upholding freedom,' Poilievre posted on X. On Monday, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, joined Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to pay tribute to the Kanishka victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Ireland. During the event, the three leaders laid a wreath at the Ahakiska Memorial to pay homage to the victims. During the event, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Joe Carroll, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. People in large numbers were present to pay tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. School students also paid musical tribute to victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. (ANI)
Canada Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Canada Standard
"Canadian govt unequivocally stands against terrorism": PM Mark Carney calls Kanishka bombing "deadliest attack" in Canada's history
Ottawa [Canada], June 24 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Air India 182 Kanishka bombing as the 'deadliest attack' in the country's history and said that the Canadian government 'unequivocally stands against terrorism.' In a post on X, Carney stated, '40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Today, we mourn the 268 Canadian victims of the Air India bombing and all who have been killed in acts of terrorism -- a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.' On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. Mark Carney expressed Canada's commitment to work with its allies and partners to detect, prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Carney stated, 'As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism. Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.' 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe,' he added. Canada's Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, called the Kanishka bombing 'the worst mass murder' in history. He expressed the Conservative Party's commitment to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent, and upholding freedom. 'Today we remember the 329 innocent lives lost in the Air India Flight 182 bombing--most of them Canadians. It remains the worst mass murder in our history. On the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember these souls and resolve to fight terrorism at home and abroad, in all its forms. Canada's Conservatives will always be committed to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent and upholding freedom,' Poilievre posted on X. On Monday, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, joined Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to pay tribute to the Kanishka victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Ireland. During the event, the three leaders laid a wreath at the Ahakiska Memorial to pay homage to the victims. During the event, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Joe Carroll, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. People in large numbers were present to pay tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. School students also paid musical tribute to victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
40th anniversary of the tragedy: Hundreds in Canada pay homage to the victims of Kanishka flight bombing
Toronto: Hundreds gathered on Monday at memorials across Canada dedicated to the victims of the bombing of Air India flight 182, the Kanishka, by Khalistani extremists, as Prime Minister Mark Carney said that their 'new government unequivocally stands against terrorism.' The gathering at the Toronto memorial on Monday to pay homage to the victims of Air India flight 182, the Kanishka. (Supplied photo) Mourners joined family members of the 329 victims of the terrorist bombing of the Kanishka on the 40th anniversary of the tragedy. They gathered at the memorials in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on what is marked as the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism in Canada. In a message released by the Prime Minister's Office, Carney said, 'Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.' Describing the Khalistani terror attack as 'the deadliest attack in our country's history – one we must never forget', he added, 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe.' The gathering at the Vancouver memorial on Monday to pay homage to the victims of Air India flight 182, the Kanishka. (Supplied photo) In Ottawa, India's Acting High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik told the gathering the tragedy was a reminder of the 'continuing threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism', and cited the 'barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam' on April 22, in this context and called for 'the need for zero tolerance against terrorism'. Among those present at the Ottawa memorial were MPs from the ruling party, as well as the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Daniel Rogers and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme. A day earlier on Sunday, three Conservative Party MPs attended a vigil for the victims at the Toronto memorial. The opposition party's deputy leader Melissa Lanstman said, 'Until there is justice, until there is no more denial of justice from Canadian, until there is an eradication of terror, not only beyond our borders but right here in Canada, justice could never be served.' She said there was 'no question' there was an 'uptick' in Canada of 'unchecked terror', which targeted Hindu temples and synagogues. She blasted 'elements of Khalistani terror who terrorise communities and people in their neighbourhoods in this country'. On Monday, MPs and local representatives were among those who attended the memorial service in Toronto. Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli read out a message from the PM and acknowledged justice had not been done to the victims and their families and that needed to change. The Canadian National Council of Hindus has started a petition calling upon the Federal government to establish permanent national memorial for them. A Liberal Party MP and four MLAs joined the service at the Stanley Park memorial in Vancouver as did representatives from the historic Ross Street gurdwara, among others.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Canadian govt unequivocally stands against terrorism": PM Mark Carney calls Kanishka bombing "deadliest attack" in Canada's history
Ottawa [Canada], June 24 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Air India 182 Kanishka bombing as the 'deadliest attack' in the country's history and said that the Canadian government 'unequivocally stands against terrorism.' In a post on X, Carney stated, '40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Today, we mourn the 268 Canadian victims of the Air India bombing and all who have been killed in acts of terrorism -- a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.' On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. Mark Carney expressed Canada's commitment to work with its allies and partners to detect, prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Carney stated, 'As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism. Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.' 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe,' he added. Canada's Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, called the Kanishka bombing 'the worst mass murder' in history. He expressed the Conservative Party's commitment to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent, and upholding freedom. 'Today we remember the 329 innocent lives lost in the Air India Flight 182 bombing--most of them Canadians. It remains the worst mass murder in our history. On the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember these souls and resolve to fight terrorism at home and abroad, in all its forms. Canada's Conservatives will always be committed to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent and upholding freedom,' Poilievre posted on X. On Monday, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, joined Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to pay tribute to the Kanishka victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Ireland. During the event, the three leaders laid a wreath at the Ahakiska Memorial to pay homage to the victims. During the event, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Joe Carroll, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. People in large numbers were present to pay tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. School students also paid musical tribute to victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. (ANI)
