Prime Minister announces by-election in Toronto—St. Paul’s
May 19, 2024Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a by-election will be held on June 24, 2024, in the electoral district of Toronto—St. Paul’s, in Ontario.
Statement by the Prime Minister on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day
May 18, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day:
“Fifteen years ago, the quarter-century-long armed conflict in Sri Lanka came to an end. Tens of thousands of Tamils tragically lost their lives, including at the massacre in Mullivaikal. To this day, many more remain missing, injured, or displaced. Today, we honour the victims, survivors, and their loved ones, who live with the lasting pain caused by this senseless violence.
“Two years ago, Canada’s Parliament unanimously voted to recognize May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. We will always advocate for justice and accountability for the crimes committed during the conflict, as well as for the hardships faced by all in Sri Lanka. In 2023, we imposed sanctions against four former Sri Lankan government officials in response to their violations of human rights in the country during the armed conflict.