As a Hindu woman in Canada, I’m growing concerned about my safety

This is a Canadian issue. The hate that targets one community today can target another tomorrow. We must stand together, reject hate, and demand that our government safeguard the dignity and security of all its citizens. Canada is a place where everyone can coexist in peace, without fear.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s condemnation of the attack on a Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Ont. was welcome, but words alone cannot ease our community’s fear. We need tangible, immediate actions to ensure our safety and uphold the values of multiculturalism that Canada claims to champion, writes Julia Goyal.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JULIA GOYAL

November 11, 2024

As a Hindu woman born and raised in Canada, I have always cherished this country’s dedication to multiculturalism, tolerance, and inclusion. Growing up here, I felt pride in Canada’s promise of diversity and acceptance, a place where people of all backgrounds could find ...

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