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Canada Standard
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Canada Standard
Canada's FM: Karabakh Armenians were forcibly displaced
- Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly issued a message commemorating the Armenian Genocide and highlighting the forced displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023. "More than 1.5 million Armenians were killed in 1915. We must ensure their names and stories are never forgotten," Joly wrote on X, as reported by . She also shared a video message marking the anniversary. "We join Armenian communities in Canada and around the world to remember and honor those who continue to live with the pain and tragedy of loss. Today, we recognize the resilience of the 120,000 indigenous Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh who, in 2023, were forcibly displaced from their lands for the first time in history. Far too much suffering and destruction occurred in Nagorno-Karabakh," Joly stated. She stressed that as the world marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act - the foundation for the OSCE - it remains vital to combat hatred, denial, and extremism while upholding Canada's core values domestically and globally. Joly concluded her message with an Armenian phrase: " " ("We remember and demand"). Source:
Canada Standard
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Canada Standard
Canadian ambassador says proud his country recognized Armenian Genocide
24 Apr 2025, 12:01 GMT+10 - Canadian Ambassador to Armenia Andrew Turner emphasized that the ceremony commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide conveys a powerful message. He expressed pride that Canada is among the nations that have officially recognized the Armenian Genocide. "The commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide reminds us all to remain attentive to the lessons of history and to honor the memory of all victims. I believe the memorial ceremony was incredibly moving," the ambassador said, as reported by Armenpress. He added that the anniversary event, despite its simplicity, carried a profound message. "I am very proud that Canada has recognized the Armenian Genocide. During my diplomatic career, I played a small role in that process-conducting research and helping draft a speech on the subject for one of our senators. It's something I feel deeply proud of," the ambassador noted. The Canadian Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide on June 13, 2002. Source:
