Mr. Harpreet Singh candidate of Conservative Party in upcoming Federal elections from Suerey- Newton introduced MP John Brossard, Deputy Whip of the Conservative Party to a group of Muslim Community members. Members of the community asked a variety of questions regarding Pipe line, energy sector, issues of Senior citizens, but Kashmir remained focal point of discussion. Mr. Nusrat Hussain and Mr. Abdul Rauf Khan, respectively Chairman and President of Friend’s of Pakistan questioned about Conservative party’s stance on Kashmir. MP Brossard was informed by members that Muslim population of Kashmir is being targeted, government dissolved, their leaders imprisoned and the general population is being subjected to physical violence, murders, rapes, starvation, maiming and lynching by the extremist Modi government’s agents and army. He was told about a tense situation that may push the two countries, India and Pakistan into nuclear war. MP Brossard carefully listened to their concerns and promised to brief Party head Andrew Scheer.
Mr. Harpreet Singh unambiguously stated that he is against the human rights abuses that are being carried out in Indian held Kashmir, and that he is in favor of Kashmiris’ right to self-governance, as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.
Mr. Hyat Mohammed urged on idea of urgent action for the devastated Canadian energy industry and idea to create a coast to coast utility corridor across Canada for expeditious execution of future energy projects, John Brossard informed that this plan has been announced recently by Mr. Andrew Scheer. He further said that his Party intends to remove the bottlenecks faced by the oil and gas industry. Mr. Kamal Rashid asked questions about welfare of Senior citizens. Mr. Tahir Ahmed showed his concern on economic conditions in Canada.
MP Bossard attractively listened to all questions and patiently responded in detail. In the end Sqn. Leader Nusrat Hussain (R) presented his book The Last Salute to Hon. MP John Brossard.
