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I denounce anyone, anyone held responsible for any act of violence perpetrated against any innocent lives. It is just unacceptable. It is, fundamentally, something that we all denounce.
Quote by -Jahlil Okafor
I can tell you as a leader of a party that I'm fundamentally opposed to violence, fundamentally opposed to any innocent lives being taken, fundamentally opposed to any violence being perpetrated against people.
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We need to start looking at some of the root causes of division. And one of the reasons why people are exploited to hate, to fear others is that people are afraid in their own lives.
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There are a lot of people who can't find housing, who worry about the future, and that insecurity and precarity in their own lives is being exploited by some politicians who are using it to divide us by saying, 'hey it's the fault of new Canadians, it's the fault of refugees, it's the fault of Muslims.'
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Make it so people can actually find good housing, can find good quality jobs and can afford to live - then we can weaken the climate of insecurity and fear that allow people to be exploited to increase division.
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If I want back in time and said 'Hey, 10-year-old Jagmeet, you're gonna grow up and in 30 years you're gonna be the leader of a national party.' I'd be like 'What are you talking about?'
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I think that as a public figure, I put myself out there so people can ask me anything they want to ask me.
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The same way I'm not afraid of calling out systemic discrimination, I'm also not afraid of calling out inequality and the fact that inequality is growing in society and that affects everybody, regardless of race.
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Instead of just talking about the fact that women should be equal, let's put legislation that enforces pay equity.
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If someone is being misogynistic, you have to name it. It's not convenient to talk about discrimination, but if you don't do it, you allow it to exist. So you have to name it.
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People come up to me, they want to fight me. I've faced a lot of people come up to me and saying racist things, hateful things, aggressive things.
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For me, style wasn't something that was a luxury or an option, really: It was a necessity. I knew that there were certain negative stereotypes that I faced because of the way I looked. For me, suits and style became social armour.
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To me poverty, mental health, and addictions don't sound like criminal justice problems. They sound to me like a social justice problem.
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For any kid who feels like a newcomer, who feels like they don't belong, my candidacy says, 'Not only do you belong, you can also aspire to run this country.'
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The ability to become more accessible, to spread a message further, and to share stories at a faster rate are great things to come from social media. As politicians, we have another platform with which we can reach people but also listen to them.
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Social media enables us to talk about issues, shine a light on problems, and raise awareness of struggles that might have gone unnoticed. On the flipside, it also allows for a lot of noise and distractions. Sometimes it doesn't create the best environment for a healthy discussion and can lead to trolling.
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I came from a tradition of demonstrations and protests, and I really believe in them. I think they are powerful ways of bring people together, to organize, to raise awareness, and most importantly to empower people.
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We don't want to be intimidated by hate, we don't want hatred to ruin a positive event.
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I feel like this idea of strategic voting has not allowed people to dream big.
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We're going to fight a Conservative government, we're going to fight it all the way. We're ready to do whatever it takes.
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While people might talk about the divisions in this country, what I've seen is that across this country, we share so much in common, we share so many values, we want to take care of one another - that's what it means to be Canadian.
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We're gonna work hard to make sure young people have a future that's filled with hope. That's right. We want young people to be filled with hope.
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I am proud of the work that I have done in the Sikh community and across Canada.
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Terrorism is perpetrated by individuals and cannot be blamed on any one religion, be it Sikhism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Christianity.
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My belief in human rights includes a fundamental principle that is written into Article 1 of the UN Charter: respect for equal rights and self-determination.
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Questions regarding the future of India are not for me to decide. I am not a citizen of India or an Indian politician.
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I am focused on building a stronger Canada, a country where we tackle growing inequality, where we unlock the full potential of our citizens and where no one is left behind.
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While I was in university, my father became very ill and my father was unable to work. We needed to pay the bills, so in my 20s I became the sole income earner in my family.
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In the Sikh tradition there is no prohibition of showing your hair. It's not that hair cannot be seen. It's an identity, as opposed to having to cover your hair.
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I hope that I can find the common thread that connects us all and say: We can build a better Canada together.
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I am hoping that by breaking barriers myself, I can inspire a whole new generation of people to think 'you know what, maybe I can, not just run a country, maybe I could start a company, maybe I could do something in my own local community to make a positive change.'
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As Canadians who proudly demand the equal treatment of minorities, religious freedom, gender equality and basic human rights for its citizens - allowing our political leaders to shamefully ignore these values in the name of business abroad, falls short of the high standard we rightfully set for ourselves.
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Oh, I think Canadians look like all sorts of people. That's the beauty of Canada.
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Inequality is on the rise in Canada and those at the top have no idea what life is like for most Canadian families.
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Communities and workers should be partners at the table, not waiting on the sidelines while government and the fossil fuel industry dictate climate policy.
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We must again be the party that inspires Canadians, that makes their hearts beat faster.
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I have long been an advocate for peace and human rights in Canada and around the globe.
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Fighting for human rights, a commitment to social justice and treating people with dignity are all things that are important to us as Canadians.
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Tax avoidance and evasion by the rich undermine democracy by starving social programs and public services. They also send a message to ordinary citizens that the rules of the economic game are rigged against them.
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