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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has backed Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and affirmed his support for Tamil Canadians following racist and xenophobic attacks last month. In a letter addressed to the National Council of Canadian Tamils, Carney acknowledged the enduring pain and trauma carried by Tamil Canadians, writing that he understood the pain, loss and devastation they carry from the genocide against them.
Carney extended his deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones and said Canada will continue to support independent international efforts to seek accountability and push for truth and justice. He reiterated his government's support for diversity and inclusivity, writing that the government stands for an inclusive Canada that embraces diversity as an exceptional strength and stands against hatred and xenophobia, and that no Canadian should face hatred over their nationality or religion.
The Prime Minister said his government deeply values the contributions Anandasangaree has made and continues to make, and that he has full confidence in him in his cabinet role. Carney also noted that he is proud of Anandasangaree's legacy as the second minister of Tamil descent to hold office. He concluded by extending his best wishes and reiterating that Canada will continue to build a more united Canada.
Background: the letter follows statements released this week by the Canadian Tamil Collective, the National Council of Canadian Tamils and the Tamil Rights Group condemning a Global News article about Anandasangaree as a misleading, racialised narrative that casts unfair suspicion on Tamil Canadians (already covered in this directory). The minister had said he asked public safety officials to screen national security issues relating to the Tamil community out of an abundance of caution to avoid any perception of conflict, and Carney had publicly backed that decision.
Summary based on Tamil Guardian .
Source checked Oct 10, 2026 · Added to Tamil Directory Oct 9, 2026.