PM Carney Says Canada Fell Short of Its Values During Komagata Maru Incident, Denying Indians Entry in 1914

'Canada fell short of values': PM Carney accepts Ottawa's failure in Komagata Maru incident of 1914

In what comes as a major development, Canadian PM Mark Carney has accepted that the 1914 Komagata Maru incident, in which 376 Indian immigrants were refused entry by Canada, is a "stark reminder" of how the country fell short of its values. He further asked the countrymen to ensure that such injustices are never repeated and build a future where inclusion is not a slogan but a reality.  In 1914, the Komagata Maru, a Japanese steamship, anchored …

PM Carney says Canada fell short of its values during Komagata Maru incident, denying Indians entry in 1914

For two months, Indian passengers on the Kamagatu Maru were detained on the ship and denied access to food, water, and medical care.

Premier’s statement on the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the 111th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: