Canada: Mayors in Multiple Western Cities Issue Greeting Letters and Proclamations to Celebrate Falun Dafa Day

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2022 is World Falun Dafa Day and the 30^th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the world. Members of Parliament and mayors in multiple cities of British Columbia Province, Canada have issued greeting letters and proclamations to honor Falun Dafa Day.

Greeting Letters from Mayors

Greeting letter from Mayor Lisa Helps of the City of Victoria

Mayor Helps wrote, “On behalf of the City of Victoria, it is my great pleasure to extend a greeting to those celebrating the 30^th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa.”

“I commend the Falun Dafa Association for forwarding the principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance in our community.”

Greeting letter from Mayor Mike Morden of the City of Maple Ridge

Greeting letter from Mayor Brad West of the City of Port Coquitlam

Greeting letter from Mayor Jack Froese of the City of Langley

Greeting letter from Mayor Ken Popove of the City of Chilliwack

Greeting letter from Mayor Rob Vagramov of the City of Port Moody

Greeting letter from Mayor Michelle Staples of the City of Duncan

Falun Dafa Day Proclamations

Falun Dafa Day Proclamation issued by Mayor Pieper of Armstrong

Mayor Chris Pieper issued a proclamation for Falun Dafa Day which reads, “Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance.”

“Falun Dafa has benefited both physically and spiritually tens of millions of people in over 100 countries around the world since its public introduction in China on May 13, 1992.”

“Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to a more peaceful, tolerant, and compassionate society.”

Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day from the City of Nanaimo

Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day from the City of Kelowna

Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day from the Town of Gibsons

Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day from the City of New Westminster

Greeting Letters from Members of Parliament

A message from Elizabeth May, O.C., Member of Parliament (MP) and Parliamentary Leader of the Green Party of Canada

MP May stated, “I have great respect for the principles of Truth, Benevolence and Forbearance, which guide the Falun Dafa movement.

“I stand with you not only in celebration but in solidarity as you fight to protect your right to your spiritual practice.”

Greeting letter from MP Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay

Greeting letter from MP Brad Vis

Greeting letter from MP Marc Dalton

Background: What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people who have embraced the teachings—which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance—and learned the five exercises have experienced improved health and well-being.