Canada Reaffirms Recognition of Tamil Genocide in New Prime Ministerial Statement
(Based on the Prime Minister’s Statement on TamilGenocide Remembrance Day — May 18, 2026) Read in Tamil: AI translated in தமிழ் Canada Reaffirms Recognition of Tamil Genocide in New Prime Ministerial Statement Ottawa, May 18, 2026: In a significant development for Tamil communities across Canada and around the world, the Prime Minister has issued a statement marking Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, reaffirming Canada’s recognition of the atrocities committed against Tamils in Sri Lanka as genocide. The statement acknowledges that the Sri Lankan civil war claimed tens of thousands of civilian lives , and honours the memory of those who were killed. It also recognizes the profound suffering endured by survivors, families, and communities affected by decades of violence, displacement, and persecution. Key Highlights for the Tamil Community Canada Stands with Tamils Worldwide The Prime Minister emphasized that Canada joins Tamils globally in commemorating May 18 as Tamil Genoc...