The Government of Canada intends to create a National Day of Commemoration of the Quebec Mosque Attack and of Action against Islamophobia

Islamophobia, hatred and discrimination have no place in the Canada

GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 28, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – Four years ago, an act of terror claimed the lives of six people at the Grande Mosquée de Québec, and seriously injured 19 others. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane, Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, husbands, relatives, colleagues and Muslims. Their deaths were heartbreaking for their loved ones, Muslim communities around the world and all Canadians. Islamophobia, hatred, radicalization, but also the denial of these realities, are at the origin of this despicable crime.

Today the honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the Government of Canada’s Canada to make January 29 the “National Day of Commemoration of the Quebec Mosque Attack and of Action against Islamophobia”, in honor of the victims and in solidarity with the survivors of this tragedy.

Islamophobia is a concrete and daily reality for Muslim communities here and elsewhere. We have an obligation to remember these victims and a responsibility to counter discrimination and continue to build a Canada more inclusive.

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“This tragedy reminds us of the urgency to act against hate speech and radicalization online. Our government is preparing to introduce new regulations that will require online platforms to remove illegal and hateful content, before it causes more harm and harm. It is with this type of action that we will do Canada a safer and more inclusive country. ”

− L’honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage

“As Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, I join my voice with that of Muslim Canadians – indeed that of all Canadians – in speaking out against the hatred that breeds Islamophobia. In the face of fear and intolerance, let us all be strong and united. This National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia will not only allow us to never forget this horrific event, but also to continue our actions to make this country more open and inclusive from coast to coast. ”

– The Honorable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth

“It is in a solemn spirit of respect and dignity that today we are establishing the National Day of Commemoration of the Attack on the Quebec Mosque and of Action against Islamophobia. We have learned a lot and continue to learn from the strength, courage and dignity of the survivors and the families of the victims. Today, we express our solidarity with the members of the community. “

− L’honorable Pablo Rodriguez, Lieutenant of Quebec and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Lieutenant of Quebec

“The government of Canada is in solidarity with the Muslim community of Quebec and the Canada whole. We must never forget January 29 2017 and the dangers that lie in wait for us when ignorance, fear and hatred take hold of a man’s soul. This day will henceforth serve as a reminder: we must always remain vigilant and fight Islamophobia and intolerance in all its forms. Individually and collectively, we must always be careful what we sow and what we cultivate; and we must strive for more understanding, peace and respect. “

– Joël Lightbound, MP for Louis-Hébert

The facts in brief

On January 29, 2017, 6 people were killed and 19 others were seriously injured in a terrorist attack at the Islamic Cultural Center of Quebec.

In tribute to the victims of the Grand Mosque attack, the City of Quebec erected, in collaboration with Canadian Heritage and the Government of Quebec, the memorial Live together. Opened on 1^is Last December, this touching work symbolizes the meeting between the different communities. It is arranged in two zones, one near the Islamic Cultural Center and the other zone at the heritage site of the Visitation, of Catholic tradition.

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Federal Secretariat for Combating Racism

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For further information: (media only), please contact: Camille Gagné-Raynauld, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, [email protected] ; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]

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