Canadian Parliamentarian Art Hanger yesterday (April 8) presented a civic petition against LTTE terrorist activities on the Canadian soil before the House of Commons. The MP who represents Calgary Northeast, speaking on the petition said that it is on the subject of eradicating terrorism with special reference to the Sri Lankan based terrorist organization Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

"I am honoured to present a petition submitted to this House by 1,068 Canadian residents throughout the length and breadth of this country on the subject of eradicating the scourge of international terrorism, with special reference to Sri Lanka" MP Hanger said.

He further noted that the petitioners have expressed their appreciation of the ban imposed on LTTE terrorists by Canadian government in 2006, following similar action taken by the U.S.A., India, the UK and the EU, which recognized the true nature of this terrorist outfit.

Speaking about the petitioners' main concerns, MP Hanger said, " the petitioners respectfully seek that Canada fully cooperate with the legal and democratically elected government of Sri Lanka; that it live up to its legal obligations in combating international terrorism; and take all measures to prevent the raising of funds within this jurisdiction for terrorist warfare in Sri Lanka".

"I am pleased to table this petition for the consideration and necessary action of the House", he concluded.

LTTE is a ruthless terrorist outfit fighting for a mono ethnic separate homeland for the Tamils living Sri Lanka since 1983. During its three decades terrorists campaign, over 70,000 Sri Lankan citizens have lost their lives. The outfit fund its terrorist activities mainly through their front organizations operating in developed countries including Canada. In its latest savagery, LTTE killed 14 civilians including a government minister, former national marathon champion, national athletic coach and many athletes including schoolchildren when it carried out a suicide bomb blast targeting a national sport event on last Sunday.