Bill 104: Tamil Genocide Education Week, Act – Becomes Law!

On May 6, 2021, the Tamil people in Ontario, Canada and all over the world mark a significant event in history. Bill 104: Tamil Genocide Education Week Act, introduced by Member of Provincial Parliament Vijay Thanigasalam, has successfully passed Third Reading in the Ontario Legislature. Ontario is the first jurisdiction to recognize the Tamil genocide outside of South Asia. 

The seven day period ending on May 18th has been proclaimed as Tamil Genocide Education Week. Tamil Genocide Education Week gives the Tamil community a safe space to heal, share their lived experiences, and educate all Ontarians about the Tamil genocide and other genocides that have occurred in world history.