Sahib Kaur raises farmers’ agitation issue in Canadian House
Hardam Mann
Surrey, April 3, 2021: Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal, a 21-year-old from Abbotsford, spoke in the favour of farmers in Canada's House of Commons on the ongoing farmers’ agitation in India against the three farm laws.
Speaking from Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon electoral district in BC, Kaur spoke on the farmers' protest at the Delhi borders and also mentioned the incident of violence against farmers in India, and the attack on human rights.
Sahib Kaur asked the government of Canada to press India to resolve the issue and strongly advocated for a peaceful protest by the farmers. '
Describing the farmers’ struggle as an international issue, Kaur also suggested that the Canadian government take action on the rights of Canadian farmers.
The views expressed by Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal in her speech at the Leadership Summit were also listened to by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Leaders of the Opposition.
"The world is bearing witness to one of the largest protests in human history. Since November, Indian farmers have been peacefully protesting against the three Indian agricultural bills in hopes of having their voices heard. But instead have been faced with human rights violations. On behalf of my home riding of Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, I urge the Canadian Prime Ministers and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to speak to Indian officials and defend international human rights," Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal said.
"Agricultural reform is not only an Indian issue but also a local one. In my riding, the agriculture sector has welcomed immigrants and supported Canadians for generations. However, today, farmers are confronted with pressing issues such as climate change, crop protection, and labor costs. Further, the diminishing prices of wholesale crops have bolstered additional financial challenges. Action needs to be taken. Farmer has supported Canadians and will continue to do so, but it is time that we stand with our farmers, because of no farmers, no food, no future," she said in her speech.