Ukrainian Canadian Congress | 26Nov2009 | Darla Penner
Holodomor Bill Introduced in
Quebec
On the 76th anniversary
of the famine genocide in Ukraine 1932-33
November 26, 2009-Montreal, Quebec -- Yesterday members of the Quebec
National Assembly unanimously accepted the introduction of a private
member's bill recognizing the Holodomor demonstrating their support
with applause.
The bill was introduced by Louise Beaudoin, Parti Québécois MNA for
Montreal's Rosemont riding. The legislation recognizes the
Holodomor as an act of genocide and calls for the fourth Saturday in
November to be designated as Holodomor Memorial Day in the
province. More than fifty representatives of Quebec's
Ukrainian community were present to witness the historic moment in the
National Assembly. Second reading of the bill is scheduled
for spring 2010.
On the same day, a private member's bill on Holodomor recognition was
also introduced in British Columbia. The provinces of
Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario have previously enacted
legislation recognizing the Holodomor and honouring the survivors of
this crime against humanity. The Government of Canada
officially recognized the Holodomor in 2008 and designated a National
Holodomor Memorial Day which this year will be marked on Saturday,
November 28, 2009.
National Holodomor Awareness Week continues through November
29. For a list of commemorative events in your community
visit http://www.ucc.ca/holodomor/events.htm
UCC Media Contact:
Darla Penner
Telephone: 204-942-4627
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ucc.ca