Canadian PM addresses message on Armenian Genocide
Thousands gathered in front of the RA Embassy in Canada to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
The remembrance ceremony was attended by primates of the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic and Protestant churches, heads of local Armenian organisations and political parties, media representatives, and residents of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto.
The participants of the event laid flowers near the "Armenia Immortal" Memorial. RA Chargé d'affaires ad interim Canada Arman Hakobyan and Bishop Bagrat Galstyan made speeches. Arman Hakobyan thanked Canadian authorities for the official recognition of Armenian Genocide and constructive posture in Armenia-Turkey relations.
The ceremony was later continued in front of the Canadian parliament.
Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper has addressed a message to the Armenian community of Canada on the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
