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

含羞草研究社淲e need to ensure that anyone who walks our streets can do so without fears of violence.含羞草研究社�

The Conservative MP told the House that the Canadian justice system isn含羞草研究社檛 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 it含羞草研究社檚 part of the problem.

含羞草研究社淟et含羞草研究社檚 all hope the student recovers fully, his attackers are caught and face real consequences for the pain and indignity they imposed upon this man.含羞草研究社�

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