Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party, has marked the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, stating he joins tens of thousands of Armenian-Canadians and millions of Armenians worldwide in remembrance. This was outlined in a statement shared by the Liberal Party and reported by the Canadian Embassy in Armenia.

Carney emphasized that 1.5 million Armenians were killed in atrocities systematically planned and executed by the Ottoman Empire.

"On the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, we pay tribute to those who perished and reflect on their stories so they are never forgotten," said the Canadian Prime Minister.

He added that despite the passage of 110 years, this genocide continues to be actively denied by those responsible.

"The Armenian people continue to face persecution and oppression. This was tragically evident in September 2023, when more than 120,000 indigenous Armenians were forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, following months of an unlawful blockade that deprived them of their most basic rights."

"On this significant day of remembrance, we honor those who were lost and commit to building a stronger, more tolerant Canada, free of discrimination and hatred," the statement concluded.

Azerbaijan launched a large-scale offensive against Artsakh on September 19, 2023, subjecting the region to intense shelling. A day later, on September 20, the Artsakh authorities accepted the Russian peacekeeping command’s proposal for a ceasefire, agreeing to Baku's terms, which included disarmament and dissolution of the Republic of Artsakh. Starting September 24, the forced displacement of Artsakh Armenians began, with over 100,000 fleeing to Armenia. According to some reports, only about 20 Armenians remain in Artsakh. On September 28, Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan signed a decree dissolving the Republic, effective January 1, 2024.