Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas says more needs to be done about race-based violence in Canada.

Albas made his comments in the House of Commons Monday (March 20), following the attack on an international student by a group of people at a 琉璃神社 bus stop on March 17.

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鈥淭hey severely beat him, but that wasn鈥檛 enough for these low lifes,鈥� said Albas. 鈥淭hey removed his turban and dragged him on the street by his hair.鈥�

Albas called it a hate crime committed by cowards who need to be punished.

鈥淲e need to ensure that anyone who walks our streets can do so without fears of violence.鈥�

The Conservative MP told the House that the Canadian justice system isn鈥檛 tough enough, and meaningful changes need to be made to protect the public.

He added that if people expect nothing more than a slap on the wrist, then it鈥檚 part of the problem.

鈥淟et鈥檚 all hope the student recovers fully, his attackers are caught and face real consequences for the pain and indignity they imposed upon this man.鈥�

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