Dear friends, once again we must apologize for our Prime minister’s comments and policy on Ukraine / Crimea. Most Canadians recognize that when 97% of a population decide on an issue and vote for it, it is called democracy. Mr Harper is just a White House minion, and we are ashamed of him. Congratulations on your decision Crimea and may you have peace despite the crooked rigged politics of the West. Lou
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Harper blasts Crimea referendum, protesters express solidarity with Ukraine – Toronto – CBC News.
Vote showed overwhelming support to split off and join Russia
CBC News
The Canadian Press
Mar 16, 2014
A protester takes part in a mock referendum to draw attention to the Crimean referendum Sunday March 16 outside the Russian Embassy in Ottawa. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press)
Canada has denounced the controversial referendum in Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula on Sunday that showed overwhelming support to split off and join Russia, saying it would lead to further isolation of Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
“The so-called referendum held today was conducted with Crimea under illegal military occupation. Its results are a reflection of nothing more than Russian military control,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement.
“This ‘referendum’ is illegitimate, it has no legal effect, and we do not recognize its outcome,” the prime minister said, adding Canada is working with other countries on the possibility of further sanctions.
“Any solution to this crisis must respect the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine as well as the constitution of Ukraine. Mr. Putin’s reckless and unilateral actions will lead only to Russia’s further economic and political isolation from the international community.”
A protester disguised in military colours a takes part in a mock referendum to draw attention to the Crimean referendum Sunday, March 16 outside the Russian Embassy in Ottawa. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press)
Earlier Sunday, protesters in at least two Canadian cities joined the international condemnation against the ballot.
Some protesters applauded Harper’s decision to travel to Ukraine this Friday to show support for the temporary government in the face of Russian aggression in the strategic Black Sea region.
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Harper blasts Crimea referendum, protesters express solidarity with Ukraine – Toronto – CBC News.
