The Prime Minister of Canada expressed concern about the growing Islamophobia in the country

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Turdeau has expressed concern over the growing incidence of Islamophobia in the country. It is the government informed that he will make all necessary efforts so that citizens "feel safe in their homes, neighborhoods and places of worship" .

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his concern about the increasing cases of Islamophobia in the country , reports Anadolu.

This was announced by the head of the government in his address on the occasion of the Day of Combating Islamophobia, which is celebrated in Canada on January 29. This date was set in memory of the victims of the armed attack on the mosque of the Islamic Cultural Center of Quebec on January 29, 2017. The Prime Minister expressed his solidarity with the family members and relatives of those killed in the bloody incident.

"In recent months, hate speech, discrimination and Islamophobia against Muslims in Canada have grown at an alarming rate," Tr yurdo said.

The head of the government called the current situation unacceptable. The Prime Minister assured that the government will make all necessary efforts so that the citizens of the country "feel safe in their homes, neighborhoods and places of worship."

In a statement on social media, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) called on the Canadian government to take action to prevent hate incidents and strengthen the fight against Islamophobia.

On January 29, 2017, six worshipers were killed and 19 others were injured as a result of an armed attack on the building of the Islamic Cultural Center in Quebec by Alexandre Bissonnette. The assailant tried to flee the scene, but was caught by the police.

The perpetrator later said he "regrets not killing more people".

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