(Ottawa) In the aftermath of the assault on the Washington Capitol, New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh calls on the government to designate the “Proud Boys” as a terrorist organization.
The militia, which is active in the United States and Canada, was founded by a Canadian, Gavin McInnes.
It was to them that Donald Trump said “Stand back and get ready” (Stand back and stand by) in the first debate of the presidential race.
PHOTO SEAN KILPATRICK, ARCHIVES THE CANADIAN PRESS Jagmeet Singh.
“The people who watched it all yesterday saw a stark contrast in the treatment of what happened on the Capitol.
“When white supremacists attempted to overthrow a democratic election with deadly weapons, they were greeted with calm and respect.
The reaction of the police in Washington shows systemic racism in action, ”denounced the leader of the NDP. »