“Today, we remember one of the greatest tragedies of the last century. The Holodomor, otherwise known as the “Terror-Famine in Ukraine,” which resulted from the policies of the Soviet regime under Joseph Stalin.
“The deliberate starvation of millions of people in 1932-33 is among the worst crimes against humanity ever committed.
“The Government of Canada remains committed to memorializing the Holodomor victims and promoting international recognition. In 2008, Canada was the first nation to recognize the Ukrainian famine as an act of genocide, when Parliament unanimously passed a bill establishing the fourth Saturday in November as Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) Memorial Day.
“Each year, Parliamentarians join with members of Canada’s Ukrainian community and others to commemorate the Holodomor at gatherings across the country. In doing so, we honour the memory of those who perished and the legacy of those who survived, including many who found refuge in Canada.
“It is by remembering the tragedies and atrocities of the past that we can equip ourselves to prevent them from happening again.
“As Minister for Multiculturalism, I stand with Canadians of Ukrainian descent and all Canadians in commemorating the Holodomor.”
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