(Minghui.org) May 13, 2013, marks the 14th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day and the 21st anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. On this special occasion, many Canadian government officials sent congratulatory letters in recognition of the 21st anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public.

Office of Mayor May 13, 2013

Dear Friends:

On behalf of members of Council and residents of the City of Mississauga, I am pleased to extend greetings to the organizers and guests of the Falun Dafa Association of Canada’s 21st Anniversary Celebration.

This event will mark the 21st anniversary of Falun Dafa and will commemorate the millions of practitioners who promote a healthy body and spiritual enlightenment to society. I am sure that this event will bring together practitioners from all over to celebrate the Falun Dafa principles.

Once again, on behalf of my colleagues on council and the residents of the City of Mississauga, best wishes for a successful event.

Sincerely, Hazel McCallion, C.M., LLD.

Councillor Mike Del Grande Toronto City Council Scarborough-Agincourt Ward 39

May 13th, 2013

Falun Dafa Association of Canada

Greetings to everyone on your 21st Anniversary, as we embrace the values of mutual respect and a peaceful existence in Canada!

Best wishes on this endeavour!

Mike Del Grande Councillor Ward 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt City of Toronto

Councillor Josh Matlow Sends his greetings to

Falun Dafa Association Canada

On behalf of the residents of Toronto’s Ward 22, it is my pleasure to congratulate Falun Dafa Association Canada on your 21st anniversary. Your emphasis on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance is a valuable contribution to our community. I deeply respect and support your peaceful, tolerant practice, and your dedication to sharing it with others.

Councillor Josh Matlow May 2013

Councillor Valerie Burke Ward 1, Thornhill

Greetings from Councillor Valerie Burke

Congratulations to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada as you celebrate your 21st Anniversary on May 13th, 2013.

I am pleased to extend my congratulations and to celebrate the milestone with the Falun Gong practitioners, supporters, families and friends worldwide.

The practitioners should be very proud of all that had been achieved to date and I look forward to your continuous hard work in helping build this great country.

All the best in 2013.

Sincerely, Councillor Valerie Burke Thornhill, Ward 1