By Ira de Silva

(Courtesy of The Island)

I refer to the statement by the Canadian Prime Minister on July 25, 2016, titled “Canada Renews calls for Sri Lanka’s Reconciliation”. It states that the war and the devastation it wrought “reminds us to heal the wounds of those who have suffered and promote unity over division and inclusion over prejudice.”

This statement illustrates the blatant hypocrisy, duplicity and prejudice towards Sri Lanka by Canada which bases its policy on harassing Sri Lanka, to pacify Tamil terrorist supporters in Canada hoping for votes at elections. May I remind the prime minister that throughout the “war”, which was conducted by the terrorist organization the LTTE in Sri Lanka, the Canadian government and its citizens who supported the LTTE goal of dividing Sri Lanka, supported the Tamil terrorists with funds and political support.

Canada was responsible for prolonging the terrorist war. Canada was responsible for the bombs which were paid for by Canadian citizens. Canadian parliamentarians were responsible because they supported fund raising for terrorism and endorsed the LTTE fronts at every event in Canada as well as the numerous debates in parliament on Sri Lanka, where members of parliament of all parties vilified Sri Lanka and supported the LTTE. Numerous members of parliament of all parties, even cabinet ministers, were in the forefront of Canada’s backing of the Tamil terrorists because they hoped to get the votes of Canadian Tamils supportive of the LTTE. It was unprincipled, immoral and hypocritical, given that Canada was supposed to be against terrorism and had signed conventions to that effect.

I would remind Mr. Trudeau that those who suffered from Canadian supported terrorism were civilians of Sri Lanka of all nationalities. The wounds of those who suffered from Canadian sponsored LTTE terrorism will not be healed until Canada acknowledges its role of terrorism in Sri Lanka, and makes a determined effort to be impartial. Considering that it was Canada that promoted terrorism in Sri Lanka to divide the country, was prejudiced in favour of the Tamils who were terrorizing all the people of Sri Lanka, I remind the prime minister that to heal the wounds Canada caused, for a start, Canada should apologise to the people of Sri Lanka for terrorizing them through the LTTE. To promote unity over division, Canada should stop interfering in the internal matters of Sri Lanka at the dictates of LTTE supporters in Canada. Having supported Tamil terrorism, it is time to admit it and refrain making this type of meaningless statement, which continues to show Canada’s support for the LTTE and does nothing to heal the wounds Canada has inflicted on Sri Lankans. It is hoped that Mr. Dion on his visit will not continue to show Canada’s prejudice against Sri Lanka in his dealings with the representatives of the country.

It would be more meaningful if Canada stops making these hypocritical statements on Sri Lanka which are meant, not to help Sri Lanka, but to help Canadian politicians get votes in Canada. As for encouraging the Sri Lankan government to “fulfill its commitments” the only commitment the Sri Lankan government has to fulfill is to protect the safety and security of its people after over thirty years of bloodshed and destruction, enabled by Canada and prevent a return to terrorism by the Tamil terrorists with Canada’s encouragement and support. The people of Sri Lanka are well aware of the role Canada played in supporting the LTTE to terrorize them and are not fooled by a statement such as the one made by you on July 25,2016.

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