Ottawa, Ontario
November 26, 2016
The Prime
Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on Holodomor
Memorial Day:
“Today, we
commemorate one of the darkest chapters in human history: the forced starvation
of millions of Ukrainians by the tyrannical regime of Joseph Stalin in the
early 1930s. This genocidal act was designed to destroy the identity and will
of the Ukrainian people. It did not achieve its aim. Despite the brutality of
the Holodomor, Ukrainians endured and, after decades of Soviet control, Ukraine
achieved its independence in 1991.
“Canada
stands firm with the Ukrainian people in condemning the atrocities of the
Holodomor, and ensuring that its victims are not forgotten. We also remain
committed to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as well
as the important steps taken by the Ukrainian government to bring greater
security, prosperity, and economic independence to their people.
“I invite all Canadians to take time today to remember those who suffered
as a result of the Holodomor and to reflect on the important contributions
citizens of Ukrainian descent have made all across Canada. Their resilience and
determination have helped build Canada’s diverse society, which is our strength
and pride.”
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