OTTAWA— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on recent reports of the death of Libyan dictator Moammar Qaddafi:
“The Liberal Party commends the enduring efforts of the Libyan people who have fought against the Qaddafi regime for the protection of their fellow citizens. They have made many sacrifices to get to this tremendous turning point in Libyan history – and they are truly in command of their future for the first time in decades. The people of Canada can take great pride in the contribution of the Canadian Forces to the advancement of stability and human rights in Libya.
Ridding Libya of Moammar Qaddafi and his tyrannical regime is but the first step on a long road to transparency, accountability and democracy for the Libyan population. We support the National Transitional Council’s commitment to a democratic and united Libya that respects the rights of all of its citizens. We also encourage the Canadian government to continue its engagement with the Canadian Libyan community in the rebuilding of Libya.”
