National Holocaust Memorial Act
National Holocaust Memorial Act
The horrific events of the Holocaust are a stark testament to what can happen when humanity and fundamental basic rights are discarded. This monument will serve as a symbol of Canadian value and diversity as much as it will be a memorial for the millions of victims and families destroyed. This monument will be a testament to the Canadian commitment and resolve never to forget, and always to stand up against such atrocities.
Isreali Apartheid Week
"That this House condemns Israeli Apartheid Week for seeking to delegitimize the State of Israel by equating it with the racist South African apartheid regime, and that this House continues to support a peaceful resolution through a negotiated two-state solution that respects Israel’s right to exist".
Conservative Member of Parliament Denounces Israeli Apartheid Week
Our Conservative Government has taken a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of hatred, including anti-Semitism. Standing side by side with the State of Israel, our friend and ally in the democratic family of nations, we unequivocally condemn efforts to single out and attack the Jewish people and their homeland.
National Holocaust Monument Act
moved that Bill C-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
He said:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce my private member’s bill, Bill C-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument.
National Holocaust Monument Act
Mr. Speaker, the member is right, the bill lays out a framework and some timeline of how this monument will move its way through government.
National Holocaust Monument Act
Mr. Speaker, this monument is obviously a monument for the Holocaust but it is so much more. It is a monument to those who fought in World War II, for the many who went over and were killed in that war, the families of the victims of that war.
National Holocaust Monument Act
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his comments. He was one of the first people who seconded this bill and I appreciate that. The bill definitely transcends all party lines. We have spoken to most parties and I believe we will receive support from all parties. It is important that a bill like this, which is supported by so many Canadians, receives the support of all parliamentarians.
National Holocaust Monument Act
Mr. Speaker, much has already been said about how horrible the Holocaust was for its victims and survivors, and the reasons we need a memorial in our national capital.
Further to that, I would like to thank all the speakers from all the parties for their support and I look forward to working with them to put this bill through committee and to a final vote.
National Holocaust Monument Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.
I think if you were to seek it you would find unanimous consent for the following motion.
