There have been numerous attacks on Hindu temples and Hindus are feeling unsafe in their places of worship. A petition e-4507 is initiated to Stop Hinduphobia in Canada to be presented to the House of Commons.
The petition is seeking the following:
- Recognize Hinduphobia as a term in the glossary of terms in the Human Rights Code to describe anti-Hindu prejudice and discrimination;
- Recognize following definition of Hinduphobia : Anti Hindu sentiment or Hinduphobia is denial, negation, prejudice or vilification against Hindus, Hinduism, or Hinduness; and
- Fund the development of educational and training materials along with a plan to educate Canadians about Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu sentiment to raise awareness and address systemic and institutional Hinduphobia.
The petition is initiated by Vijaykumar Jain from Brampton, Ontario and supported by Federal MP Melissa Lantsman.
