Every day we learn about city councils passing motions of solidarity with Indian farmers whose livelihoods are imperiled by laws the Indian government passed without consultation. 1/x

These farmers aren’t just fighting for their lives as they subject their bodies to the tear gas and water cannons of a repressive government. They’re fighting for the human rights of farmers everywhere. In the words of the motion just passed by Vancouver City Council 2/x

“around the world local farmers are indispensable to the social fabric of any country and must be supported and protected.” 3/x

@City_Abbotsford has the third highest proportion of visible minorities among Census Metropolitan Areas in Canada. 19% of its population speaks Punjabi as their mother tongue. 4/x

How can @City_Abbotsford possibly fall silent when so many of these farmers’ family members live in this city? It’s profoundly wrong.

Let them know they can’t get away with this without hearing from you.

Let them know they can’t get away with this. Use the link in our bio to send a message to City Council. Share this post. Frankly, shame the @City_Abbotsford for demonstrating, once again, that they believe they dwell in a bubble with no connection to global events.