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Genocide Recognized in the Province of British Columbia, Canada April 05, 2006 |
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On April 3, the Parliament of British Columbia recognized unanimously
the Armenian Genocide and designated April 24th as a day of remembrance
for the 1.5 million Armenians who fell victim to the first genocide
of the 20th Century".
Adrian Dix, MP from the New Democratic Party, proposed the law on the Genocide Recognition, which says: "Be it resolved that this House recognize the genocide of the Armenians as a crime against humanity. Be it further resolved that this House urge the BC government to designate April 24th of every year hereafter throughout BC as a day of remembrance for the 1.5 million Armenians who fell victim to the first genocide of the 20th Century". |
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