Prime minister of Canada recognizes Armenian Genocide

Prime minister of Canada recognizes Armenian Genocide

20.04.2006 17:27

YEREVAN (YERKIR) – Ottawa – The Prime Minister of Canada, the Right
Honourable Stephen Harper, made a clear statement recognizing the
historical fact of the Armenian Genocide.

In response to a reporter’s question regarding the Armenian Genocide,
the Prime Minister said: “That was a vote held in the last Parliament
[Motion M-380 – April 21, 2004]. As you recall, Parliament passed that
resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Our party supported that
resolution and we continue to recognize that parliamentary resolution”.

Dr. Vagharch Ehramdjian, Chairman of the Armenian National Committee
of Canada (ANCC), thanked the Prime Minister Harper, on behalf of
the Canadian Armenian Community, for his historic statement.