The Canadian parliament unanimously adopted a motion calling for an independent international inquiry mechanism to take place in Sri Lanka and welcomed the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The full text of the motion, brought forward by NDP MP Paul Dewar, is below.
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"That this House note the allegations that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations and abuses of human rights were committed during the Sri Lankan civil war; call for an independent international inquiry mechanism to establish the truth of these events, given the continued absence of a credible national process; welcome the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka; and encourage the Government of Canada to continue taking a strong position on this issue at the UN Human Rights Council and in other international forums."
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