OTTAWA,
ON, June 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the
following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims
of Terrorism:
"Today, we remember and honour every Canadian whose life was cut
short or forever changed by a terrorist attack.
"Thirty-nine years ago today, 329 innocent people, including 280
Canadians, tragically lost their lives when a bomb, planted on Air
India Flight 182 in Canada,
exploded mid-flight. This remains the deadliest terrorist attack in
Canadian history. It reminds us of the senseless violence that
terrorism perpetuates and of our shared responsibility to
unequivocally condemn terrorism.
"Canada is doing its part to
counter terrorism and violent extremism. We are updating our
Counter-Terrorism Strategy to ensure it remains modern and
effective. Through the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and
Prevention of Violence, we're working with other levels of
government and partners to build and share knowledge, fund and
coordinate research, and support prevention efforts and
interventions.
"Through the Community Resilience Fund, we're providing funding
to organizations that help improve our understanding of violent
extremism and our capacity to prevent these acts of violence. And
earlier this week, we announced the listing of the Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity under
Canada's Criminal Code. We
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.
"On this day – and every day – we stand united against hate,
intolerance, and division. We reaffirm Canada's determination to fight against
violent extremism and keep our people safe."
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office