Canada: Harper government strongly condemns attacks on Ahmadi mosques in Lahore

John Weston:
Monsieur President, our government learned last Friday of vicious attacks on the Ahmadi Muslims in Lahore, Pakistan. 

Our government was deeply disturbed by this and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in these terrible attacks.
These acts were clearly motivated by hatred. Victims were targeted based solely on their faith, which is completely unacceptable. 

Would the Minister of Foreign Affairs please inform the House what our government is doing to address the issues facing the Ahmadi Muslims in Lahore and attacks on minorities around the world?

Minister Cannon
Thank you Mr. Speaker and I thank my colleague.
Our government condemns last Friday's barbaric attacks on worshippers at two mosques in Lahore.
We are urging Pakistani authorities to ensure equal rights for members of minority communities.

Mr. Speaker, we will continue to work with Pakistan and our allies to bring peace and stability to this country and additionally my colleague from Edmonton—Sherwood Park will be putting forward a motion to this House officially condemning these acts.

Our government actively works with countries around the world to promote freedom, democracy and the rule of law and particularly, religious freedom.