IRGC and CNAB launched campaign for adoption Motion M - 416 and Bill C – 533 regarding Srebrenica Genocide in Canadian Parliament
Institute for the Research of Genocide Canada
Published: August 20, 2010
CONGRESS OF NORTH AMERICAN BOSNIAKS, CANADIAN BRANCH {CNABC} AND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH OF GENOCIDE CANADA {IRGC} LAUNCHED CAMPAIGN FOR ADOPTION SREBRENICA GENOCIDE RESOLUTION IN THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
CNAB and IRGC call on the Canadian Parliament and Government to pass Motion, M – 416 and Bill, C – 533
BEGINNING CAMPAIGN FOR ADOPTION OF THE MOTION M – 416
Beginning in July 2005, The Congress of North American Bosniaks, Canadian Branch{CNABC}which represents interests of more than 50.000 Canadians, Bosniak origin launched the Canadian national campaign for adoption of Srebrenica Genocide Resolution. On the tenth anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, July 11, 2005.
The Hon. Jean Augustine, MP made the statement in the House of Commons of the Canadian Parliament to ensure that the Resolution of the Srebrenica Genocide is on the table in the Canadian Parliament – 38th Parliament, 1st Session, Edited Hansard, Number 124, Contents, Tuesday, June 28, 2021
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/statement-from-the-hon-jean-augustine-mp/
More: http://openparliament.ca/politicians/3355/
In the same year The Hon. Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada has issued a statement regarding the 10th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide.
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/statement-by-pierre-pettigrew-minister-of-foreign-affairs/
More: http://www.patrides.com/july05/ensebrenitsa
LAUNCHING CAMPAIGN FOR ADOPTION OF THE MOTION M – 416
On August 29, 2009, Brian Masse M.P. along with Prof. Emir Ramic, President of the Congress of North American Bosniaks – Canadian Branch and Director of the Institute for Research of genocide Canada , Imam Dr. Zijad Delic, National Director of the Islamic Congress of Canada, the Canadian Bosniak community and many supporters launched the campaign for a Srebrenica Remembrance Day in Canada with the public presentation of a motion M – 416 to be introduced in the House of Commons.
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/srebrenica-remembrance-day-campaign/#more-140
Brian Masse to lunch Srebrenica Remembrance Day Campaign and Motion
More: http://www.brianmasse.ca/node/1060
INTRODUCTION OF THE MOTION M – 416 IN THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
Motion – M – 416 — September 10, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should declare the day of July 11 as Srebrenica Remembrance Day and the week of July 11 as Bosnia and Herzegovina Tribute Week in memorial of the Srebrenica Massacre of July 1995, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak civilians were executed under the policy of ethnic cleansing, the worst act of genocide in Europe since the Second World War, and 30,000 others were expelled from their homes by Serbian forces.
More: Order Paper and Notice Paper No. 80
MOTION M – 416 SECONDED
M 416 Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — Srebrenica massacre — Notice — September 10, 2021 Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) and Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) Chris — October 6, 2021
More: Order Paper and Notice Paper No. 80
WORLD INTELLECTUALS URGE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT TO ADOPT MOTION M – 416
Members of the International Team of Experts of the Institute for the Research of Genocide Canada express support for Motion M – 416 on Genocide in Srebrenica. The Motion has support from: the Liberal Party of Canada, New Democratic Party of Canada, Blok Quebecois, Green Party of Canada, the Islamic and Jewish Congress of Canada, the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada, the Congress of North American Bosniaks, many organizations for the protection of human rights and freedom in Canada and in the world. World Intellectuals Urge Canadian Parliament to Adopt Srebrenica Genocide Motion (M-416). With Motion-M – 416 , the Canadian Parliament and Government are observing the 15th anniversary of the genocide committed in the Bosnian city of Srebrenica in July 1995, and expressing support for the designation of “Srebrenica Remembrance Day” in Canada. Affirmation of the Canadian Record on the Srebrenica Genocide Resolution calls upon the Canadian Parliament and Government to ensure that Canadian foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the Canada record relating to the Srebrenica Genocide.
SUPPORTERS OF THE MOTION M – 416 IN THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
The Motion has support from: the Liberal Party of Canada, New Democratic Party of Canada, Blok Quebecois.
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/supporters-of-motion-m-416-in-the-parliament-of-canada/
Letter from Prof. Smail Cekic to Canadian Parliament
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/letter-from-prof-smail-cekic-to-canadian-parliament/#more-1086
Letter from Prof. David Pettigrew to Canadian Parliament
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/letter-of-prof-david-pettigrew-for-canadian-parliament/#more-1046
Letter from Prof. Francis A. Boyle to Canadian Parliament
CANADIAN BOSNIAK COMMUNITY DO NOT ACCEPT MOTION M – 416 WITHOUT THE INCLUSION OF THE TERM “GENOCIDE”
Canadian Bosniaks do not accept Motion M – 416 without the inclusion of the term “genocide”.
Motion M 416 is about the crime of genocide against Bosniaks at Srebrenica.
Letter to Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/letter-to-stephen-harper-prime-minister-of-canada/#more-1546
Press release – Bosnian Community in Canada
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/press-release-%E2%80%93-bosnian-community-in-canada/#more-1536
Final negotiated version of the Motion- M – 416
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/research/motion%E2%80%94m-416/page/2/
CNABC AND IRGC DISAPPOINTED WITH PRIME MINISTER HARPER’S SHAMEFUL VETO OF THE MOTION M – 416
CNABC and IRGC disappointed with Prime Minister Harper’s shameful veto of the motion to remember the Srebrenica Genocide
Statements by prominent experts in international law, humanists and statesmen regarding the Conservative Party of Canada refusal to allow an all-party Motion M – 416 on the Srebrenica genocide in Canadian Parliament
Members of the Canadian Parliament demand Harper recognize The Srebrenica Genocide
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/mps-demand-harper-recognize-the-srebrenica-genocide-2/
Members of the Canadian Parliament demand Harper recognize the Srebrenica Genocide
More: http://www.brianmasse.ca/node/1141
INTRODUCING THE BILL C – 533 AN ANCT RESPECTING SREBRENICA GENOCIDE
Honourable Rob Oliphant, Member of the Canadian Parliament and Member of the Liberal Party of Canada on June 10th introduced Bill C – 533, an Act respecting a Srebrenica Remembrance Day
Introducing the Bill C-533, Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010, , House of Commons of Canada, An Act respecting a Srebrenica Remembrance Day, first reading, June 10, 2021
An Act respecting a Srebrenica Remembrance Day, introduced by Mr Oliphant on June 10th:
More: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Docid=4610579&file=4
More: http://openparliament.ca/hansards/2279/9/
Comments by Mr Oliphant on June 10th in the House of Commons:
Rob Oliphant holds a press conference introducing his bill, Bill C-533, – Rob Oliphant MP Introduces Bill C-533 – Rob Oliphant holds a press conference introducing his bill, Bill C-533,, An Act Respecting a Srebrenica Remembrance Day.
More: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzaHwfSrxl8
Robert Oliphant, MP Press Release – Presents Bill Calling for Srebrenica Remembrance Day, Blasts Government for their Inaction
More: http://www.roboliphantmp.ca/Press-Release-2010-06-10.php
Bill C – 533 seconding by Hon the hon. Libby Davies, member For Vancouver East
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased this morning to introduce a bill that seeks to establish a national Srebrenica remembrance day to be held every July 11. I thank my colleague the hon. Libby Davies, member For Vancouver East for seconding the bill.
CANADIANS REMEMBERING SREBRENICA GENOCIDE PROMOTING EDUCATION, REMEMBRANCE AND RESEARCH OF THE SREBRENICA GENOCIDE
July 11th 2010 marked the 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide. In commemoration of this tragedy Toronto’s Bosnian community hosted a series of well organized and well received events: a photo exhibit at the Gladstone Hotel, a silent march in downtown Toronto, and a commemoration ceremony in Etobicoke. Events were organized in partnership with the Congress of North American Bosniaks and the Institute for the Research of Genocide-Canada. The Bosnian Community of Toronto hosted a number of events to Commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Srebrenica, Bosnia & Hercegovinia Genocide. We were honoured to be a part of it, to capture moments of remembrance for a time in history that must never be forgotten and never again repeated anywhere to anyone. In partnership with the Congress of North American Bosniaks and the Institute for the Research of Genocide-Canada, the Southern Ontario Bosniak community hosted a series of well organized and well received events: a photo exhibit at the Gladstone Hotel, a silent march in downtown Toronto as well as a commemoration ceremony in Etobicoke this past weekend on the 15th year anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide. All information is available at srebrenica.ca.
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/toronto-canada-15th-commemoration-of-srebrenica-genocide/
Statements by the Members of the Canadian Parliament at the Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration in Toronto: The 15th Anniversary
Statement by Borys Wrzesnewskyj
STATEMENT OF CNABC AND IRGC REGARDING STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF CANADA
Canada Commemorates 15th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide – (No. 217 – July 10, 2021 – 12:30 p.m. ET) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre:
More: http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2010/217.aspx?
More: http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2010/217.aspx?lang=eng
More: http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2010/217.aspx?lang=fra
Statement of the Congress of North American Bosniaks, Canadian Branch and the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada regarding Statement of the Foreign Minister of Canada Lawrence Cannon
Canada condemns the atrocities committed in Srebrenica in July 1995, as well as all other forms of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
CANADA CONDEMNS THE ATROCITIES COMMITED IN SREBRENICA IN JULY 1995, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER FORMS OF WAR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AND GENOCIDE
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/research/motion%E2%80%94m-416/
Response from Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Congress of North American Bosniaks Canadian Branch and Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina
More: http://www.instituteforgenocide.ca/response-from-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs/
CURRENT STATUS
Upon its introduction it was referred to the House of Commons of Canada, Motion M – 416 was sent back for a full house vote sometimes after September 20, 2010.
After its first reading in the House of Commons of Canada Bill C – 533 is awaiting its second reading in the House.
Please join CNABC and IRGC in our campaign to encourage Canadian Parliament and Government to take a firm stand against the unspeakable horrors of Srebrenica Genocide.
