Canada’s Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and MP for Brampton West, Kamal Khera, marked the beginning of Tamil heritage month with a video message celebrating the Canadian Tamil community as driving force that makes Canada stronger.
In her message she notes that:
“Canada’s Tamil community is one of the largest outside Asia, thanks in part to the Canadian government’s initiatives and policies, starting in 1983, that helped people fleeing violence find safety and security here in Canada”.
She further noted their contribution to culture, business, science and politics. Khera notes that this is a month to learn more about the “Tamil community, its heritage, its resiliency and its culture”.
Her statement further notes:
"As we celebrate this month, we reaffirm our deep gratitude to Tamil people and communities. Together, let’s continue to build a united, diverse and fair Canada where everyone has equal opportunities and can contribute to our shared prosperity".
We need your support
Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. Tamil journalists are particularly at threat, with at least 41 media workers known to have been killed by the Sri Lankan state or its paramilitaries during and after the armed conflict.
Despite the risks, our team on the ground remain committed to providing detailed and accurate reporting of developments in the Tamil homeland, across the island and around the world, as well as providing expert analysis and insight from the Tamil point of view
We need your support in keeping our journalism going. Support our work today.
For more ways to donate visit https://donate.tamilguardian.com.
