Ministers Anand, Miller Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, released the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
"Today, as we mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Canada stands with the international community in remembrance of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and other victims of Nazi tyranny, including the Roma and Sinti people, 2SLGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities and political opponents.
"We honour the resilience of survivors and their descendants and recognize our shared responsibility to confront antisemitism, hate and intolerance, which have no place in Canada. We also pay tribute to those who rebuilt their lives and took root here after unimaginable hardship and trauma, enriching our country and communities in countless ways.
"Their strength reminds us why our commitment must not waver as we witness a troubling resurgence of antisemitism worldwide. From the brutal October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks led by Hamas against Israel to the recent murderous attack on Jews gathered for a Hanukkah celebration in Australia to the rise in hate crimes targeting Jewish communities in Canada and beyond, these events deeply affect not just Jewish people, but everyone in Canada. Jewish Canadians were the most frequently targeted group in police-reported hate crimes in 2024: nearly one in five hate crimes and more than two thirds of those targeting religious groups were directed at Jewish Canadians.
"The Holocaust stands as a stark reminder of where hate and indifference can lead. Remembrance alone is not enough. Domestically, we invest in programs that preserve survivor testimonies, educate future generations and strengthen our resolve against hate. Enhanced education initiatives, broad consultations with survivors, and new investments address radicalization and protect communities at risk of hate or those who have experienced it. Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, will strengthen hate crime laws and protect access to religious and cultural places, further ensuring that Canadians may live free from fear.
"Canada is a member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which works with over 30 member countries to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and combat antisemitism. Canada has also endorsed the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism.
"Canada is committed, at home and abroad, to ensure all Jewish people can live openly and securely free from hate. On this day, and on all days, we call on all nations to unite in remembrance and action. Together, we will uphold memory, defend human rights and build a future where 'Never Again' is a reality."
https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/statement-by-minister-anand-and-minister-miller-on-international-holocaust-remembrance-day.html
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