Canada: Official Opposition leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont) made the following statement on Vaisakhi: On behalf of the New Democratic Party of Canada, I would like to wish all those celebrating across the nation a very happy Vaisakhi. This year marks the 315th anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the mother of the ...

Ottawa, Canada: Official Opposition leader Tom Mulcair sent a clear message today that the NDP will steadfastly continue to defend human rights, in reaction to the Parti Québécois’ proposed Charter of Values. “Human rights are a fundamental principle in a democratic society. We don’t believe that this charter conforms to this value,” said Mr. Mulcair. Canada’s New Democrats have long ...

Ottawa, Canada: I extend deep sympathies on the 29th anniversary of the invasion of the Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple and dozens of other Gurdwaras in Punjab India. The tragic events that began in June of 1984 and the subsequent repercussions have left an indelible mark on the Sikh community and the whole Indian community, in Canada and abroad. Like ...

Canada: The New Democratic Party leader Tom Mulcair issued a statement on November 01, 2012 regarding the planned, widespread and systematic massacres of Sikhs in India 28 years ago in November 1984 The Statement reads as follows it is with great sorrow that I extend my sympathies on the 28th anniversary of the tragic pogroms of 1984 that targeted Sikh ...