A bipartisan meeting in the Canadian Parliament called for a crackdown on extremist groups like Khalistan and the Muslim Brotherhood operating in the country.
The meeting was attended by several Members of Parliament, where they discussed the threats posed by Khalistani elements and other radical groups. Representatives from Indian, Iranian, Venezuelan, Cuban, Christian, and Jewish groups also marked attendance at the meeting.
Members of these communities unanimously urged the Canadian government to stem the spread of extremism in the country and stop the violence perpetrated by them in the guise of political activism. Participants of the meeting asked the government to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organisation.
Speakers at the event warned that extremist ideologies supported from abroad are threatening Canada’s social harmony and damaging its reputation as a global advocate for human rights and the rule of law. They also discussed how some groups are believed to receive ideological or financial backing from foreign sources, particularly from nations aiming to create divisions within multicultural societies.
Speakers stressed that Canadian values should be grounded in respect for human rights, equality, and peaceful coexistence. They urged lawmakers to make sure the country’s commitment to free speech and diversity is not exploited by groups promoting violence or separatism.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsThe bipartisan nature of the meeting reflected a growing agreement across political lines that foreign interference and extremist movements pose a serious threat to national security. It ended with a united call for stronger laws and security efforts to combat hostile foreign influence and protect Canada’s democratic system.
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