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Trudeau said that his government will always be there to protect the rights and freedom of Sikhs in Canada.”The story of the Sikh community in Canada is, in fact, the story of the Canada. To the nearly 800,000 Canadians of Sikh heritage across this country, we will always be there to protect your rights and your freedom, and we will always defend your community against hatred and discrimination,” Trudeau said.Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh were also part of the celebrations.Trudeau also assured the Sikh community that more security would be added at community centres and places of worship including gurudwaras.”Your right to practise your religion freely, and without intimidation is exactly that. A fundamental right guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that we will always stand up and defend you for,” PM Trudeau said.Meanwhile, Poilievre spoke about enhancing connectivity with India through a new air services agreement between India and Canada.”We are looking at connecting Canada with Punjab which includes a direct flight to Amritsar. The present government hasn’t been able to do it for the past nine years,” Poilievre said.
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