STATEMENT BY THE HON. CHRIS ALEXANDER, MP AJAX--PICKERING “My wife Hedvig and I were deeply concerned by recent reports of senseless violence and vandalism at the Pickering Islamic Centre, as well as in the adjacent area. “Our Conservative government strongly condemns any attempt to divide Canadians based on religion or ethnicity. My wife and I deeply deplore this violence as well as the intolerance that fuelled it. Hate crimes are taken very seriously in this country: we hope and trust those responsible will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. I personally encourage anyone with information about these recent incidents to contact police. “Canada’s success as a country is firmly rooted in pluralism and is a model for the world. Ajax-Pickering and Durham as a whole are renowned for their high quality of life for families of all backgrounds. We are all much stronger because of this rich diversity. Lets continue the real dialogue required to address these issues; lets work together to prevent such incidents in the future; and let us by all means speak with one voice in condemning such hateful acts without reservation.
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:11:31 +0000
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