Canadian Politician Patrick Brown has slammed Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over his recent statement regarding the monument that was inaugurated in Canada commemorating the victims of the final stages of the Sri Lankan war.
In a statement on ‘X’, Brampton Mayor, Patrick Brown said, “The Rajapaksas’ opposition to the Tamil Genocide Memorial is the surest signal that we are on the right path recognising the innocent civilian lives lost at the hands of this family.”
Patrick Brown further said that if confident that no genocide occurred, the Rajapaksa family should fully cooperate with the International Criminal Court rather than obstructing justice and hiding from prosecution.
“This is their Nuremberg moment, and instead of facing accountability, this family hides in luxury protected by the Sri Lankan state. It’s shameful. The crimes against humanity committed by the Rajapaksa family rival Pol Pot, Slobodan Milosevic, Heinrich Himmler, and Flicien Kabuga. It’s a badge of honour that they object to our Canadian Tamil Genocide Memorial,” he added.
His remarks come in response to SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa’s recent statement that it was concerning that Canada has inaugurated a Tamil Genocide Memorial when, under international law, no genocide has been proven or can be proven against the Sri Lankan military in its conflict with the LTTE terrorists.
“The so-called Tamil genocide monument appears to be a politically driven move by the Canadian government, which has long been influenced by certain factions within the Tamil diaspora. Rather than working towards peace and unity, these groups have fueled division for their own interests,” MP Rajapaksa said, in a statement on ‘X’.
A monument commemorating the victims of the final stages of the Sri Lankan war was officially inaugurated on May 10 at Chinguacousy Park, Brampton, marking what community leaders called a pivotal moment for remembrance and justice.
Identified as the Tamil Genocide Monument, it is a 4.8-meter stainless steel structure, approved by Brampton City Council in early 2024. (Newswire)
The Rajapaksas' opposition to the Tamil Genocide Memorial is the surest signal that we are on the right path recognizing the innocent civilian lives lost at the hand of this family.
If confident no genocide occurred, the Rajapaksa family should fully cooperate with the… pic.twitter.com/77AXxUFjWp
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) May 14, 2025