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To: Prime Minister Mark Carney
A National Call to Action Following the April 2025 Lapu-Lapu Day Attack in Vancouver
Why is this important?
In the wake of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver, communities across Canada are grieving, searching for answers—and demanding action. The violence that struck that day turned a place of celebration into a scene of fear, grief, and heartbreak. And in the days that followed, we kept hearing the same thing: “Filipinos are resilient.” Yes, we are. We’ve always shown strength in the face of hardship. But resilience should not be the price of being ignored. It is not a replacement for safety, justice, or investment in our communities.
We are tired of being praised for surviving while systems fail to protect us. We want prevention, not just recovery. Dignity, not just sympathy. Concrete action, not just comforting words.That’s why we’re speaking up. That’s why we’re asking you to join us.
We are tired of being praised for surviving while systems fail to protect us. We want prevention, not just recovery. Dignity, not just sympathy. Concrete action, not just comforting words.That’s why we’re speaking up. That’s why we’re asking you to join us.
We are calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent, national action to address the systemic gaps this tragedy has exposed.
Add your name now—and share this widely. Rally everyone you know to sign this petition. Every signature helps move this forward.
We are calling for:
- A National Roundtable
- Stronger mental health intervention
- Safer public event protocols
- Community-led safety and trauma support
Sign this petition to demand that the Government of Canada:
- Act on these policy priorities in Budget 2025
- Collaborate meaningfully with Filipino and other racialized communities
- Stop glorifying resilience and start building safety
THIS PETITION IS SUPPORTED BY:
- Filipino Canadian Social & Community Workers Network (FCSCWN)
- Filipino-Canadian Civic Action Network (FCCAN)
- Tech2Step Network Canada
BRING YOUR ORGANISATION INTO THIS MOVEMENT:
We invite societies, grassroots networks, coalitions, cultural organizations, centres, councils, associations, and not-for-profits—especially those supporting racialized, immigrant, and visible minority communities across Canada—to join our calls to action. Allies are welcome too. Please complete this form.
Together, let’s ensure no community is left to grieve alone or rebuild unsupported. Let’s demand action—now.