Joint statement of SLCAC and SLCAB about APPEALING the verdict on TGEWA

Joint statement of SLCAC and SLCAB about APPEALING the verdict on TGEWA

In June of 2021, the Sri Lankan Canadian Action Coalition (SLCAC) and Sri Lanka Canada Association of Brampton (SLCAB) with the help of many stepped up to challenge the legality of Tamil Genocide Education Week Act (TGEWA). At that time the only action we can do was to file a case.  We filed a Notice of Application in the Superior Court in September 2021. On 28th of June, the superior court judge handed over a verdict that we and our legal counsel along with many educated consultants who felt there were serious legal issues in judgement.

For the first time in Canada, the Sri Lankan community came together to fight against a wrong decision taken by a provincial government. We took the Ontario government to courts. This did not come easy. The biggest challenge for us has been raising funds. You managed to chip in every way you could, and we collected close to $200,000 in 1 year. 

The fight is not over yet. As you know, the first verdict from the Trial court was against us. We would like to inform you that we have appealed this verdict to the Superior Court. A 3-judge bench will hear our appeal and we expect a favorable result. This requires more money. But we have managed to negotiate a $100,000 reduction to the current debt and also a block fee of $60,000+HST for the appeal stage. While we continue to fight for the truth, we also need your support more than ever.  

Cambridge LLP has done the attached Appeal on the 28^th July to the verdict that was given by Superior court judge on the 28^th of June. We all feel that we need justice. The appeal court has 3 judges and we hope justice will be served to us. Please see the Link to full document:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/176t9EDZ7myvDYb_4MPzjGfE0VNz9Y7IV/view?usp=sharing

We will hold a Town Hall meeting on the 8^th of August (Monday) at 7:30pm to provide more information and clarify any questions you have. Our legal counsel will also be present. Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsd-Cpqz0iGNW4MQCxJLYpN6iuM9eHtjLV

Please be generous to continue to support efforts to bring much needed justice. You can make named or anonymous donations at:

1. eTransfer email (Auto deposit enabled):
eTransfer@srilankancanadian.ca

2. GoFundMe Link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-fund-for-fighting-against-bill-104

3. Paypal (one time or monthly donations):
https://tinyurl.com/28ndshwy

4. Cheque:
Sri Lankan Canadian Action Coalition Inc
Suite 401, 900 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario,K2J 4P6,Canada

5. Please participate in upcoming fundraising event:
https://tinyurl.com/2ca6fe2z

Thank you!

Sri Lankan Canadian Action Coalition
Sri Lanka Canada Association of Brampton