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MISSISSAUGA: A Muslim prayer area at Toronto Pearson International Airport here was vandalized on Friday evening.
The prayer area is in Aviation Interfaith Ministry at Terminal 3.
Peel Regional Police are investigating it as a hate crime.
Condemning the incident, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) – which manages the airport – said, “Toronto Pearson is a place that connects Canada to the world and brings the world to our country’s doorstep — a physical space that represents the diverse beliefs, opinions and perspectives that make Canada a great nation.”
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Condemning “any acts that attempt to erode freedom of belief and expression,” the GTAA said, “To everyone travelling for essential purposes and arriving at Toronto Pearson today, but especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters, we ask that you do not let the acts of a few overshadow the values that Canadians hold dear. You are respected and your beliefs make us collectively better.”
Const. Heather Cannon said, “Peel Regional Police are investigating this incident as a possible hate crime and are working alongside the Greater Toronto Airport Authority as this investigation unfolds.”
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