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 Kelowna bus stop on March 17.

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91裸聊视频淭hey severely beat him, but that wasn91裸聊视频檛 enough for these low lifes,91裸聊视频� said Albas. 91裸聊视频淭hey removed his turban and dragged him on the street by his hair.91裸聊视频�

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

91裸聊视频淲e need to ensure that anyone who walks our streets can do so without fears of violence.91裸聊视频�

The Conservative MP told the House that the Canadian justice system isn91裸聊视频檛 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 it91裸聊视频檚 part of the problem.

91裸聊视频淟et91裸聊视频檚 all hope the student recovers fully, his attackers are caught and face real consequences for the pain and indignity they imposed upon this man.91裸聊视频�

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