Tariff Hikes and Persistent Injustice Are Igniting Sri Lanka’s July 2025 Protests Colombo in Revolt: Unrest, Austerity, and the Return of People Power July 18, 2025, Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Economic Hardship & Austerity: Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic crisis since 2019 has been a major catalyst for public unrest. Despite a change in government, economic mismanagement and austerity remain pressing issues in mid-2025. Public services, especially healthcare, have deteriorated sharply. The new Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led administration’s budget cuts (in line with IMF austerity directives ) have slashed funding for essential services like health, leading to shortages of medicines and critical supplies. These cuts have undermined citizens’ welfare , fueling anger among the public and professionals (e.g., doctors staging protests over lack of medicines). Rising cost-of-living – higher taxes, tariff hikes (notably electricity rates raised by ~15% in June 2025), and sustained in...

Honouring the Leadership and Legacy of Gary Anandasangaree Disclaimer: This document reflects publicly available information, community perspectives, and media analysis as of the date of publication. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not represent an official position of the Government of Canada or any affiliated institution. Political Risk Briefing July 17, 2025 Brampton, Ontario As Tamil Canadians, we continue to seek justice for the genocide, atrocities and crimes against humanity committed in our homeland. This enduring struggle has shaped the lives of generations and influenced the migration of many, including the parents of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree. From a young age, Mr. Anandasangaree demonstrated a deep commitment to justice and public service. Over the years, he has emerged as a principled and dedicated leader within the Tamil Canadian community. His unwavering advocacy for human rights, equity, and democratic values has not only united...