Press Release
Date: January 29, 2009
For Release: Immediate

Hon. Judy Sgro, M.P., York West Calls on the Government for Action to End the Humanitarian Crisis in Sri Lanka

Hon. Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for York West, today called on the Government to act to end the humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka.

Ms. Sgro is very concerned as Sri Lanka continues to be devastated by escalated fighting. The UN has raised concerns about human rights abuses amid this renewed civil war, while the increased violence in Sri Lanka has led to the suffering of displaced people. Further humanitarian aid is needed immediately.

MP Sgro, “I have raised this issue in the House of Commons, and I will continue to raise it until the government steps up and takes on a leadership role in finding a lasting, peaceful resolution to this conflict.”

Ms. Sgro continued to say, “I would like to thank my constituents who have contacted my office to express their concerns. We know that Canada is a peaceful, responsible and caring nation. Canadians expect their government to take action to help the people of Sri Lanka. We must act now to facilitate an immediate end to the violence that has cost so many lives.”

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Contact:

Office of Hon. Judy Sgro, M.P., York West
613-992-7774