More Congratulatory Letters from Canadian Government for Falun Dafa Week

Message from Minister of Canadian Heritage

I am delighted to extend greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating Falun Dafa Week! Falun Dafa is rooted in ancient Chinese traditions and promotes the universal values of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance which, as Canadians, we all share and appreciate. As one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, Canada has enjoyed the contributions of people from all parts of the world. Throughout our countrys history, Canadians have learned from each other by Sharing their different cultures and their traditions.

As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I commend the Falun Dafa Association of Canada for your efforts to build a more peaceful and understanding society. I am proud to support your commitment to the health and well-being of people from all social backgrounds, races and religions. Best wishes for a memorable week and best of luck in all your future endeavours!

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Sheila Copps

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áMessage from the Honourable Anne McLellan

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Member of Parliament for Edmonton West

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It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Falun Dafa Association of Canada as it celebrates Falun Dafa Week.

Millions of Falun Dafa followers around the world have found that this advanced traditional Chinese Qigong practice is the answer to the stresses and strains of modern day life. Through gentle exercise and mediation, they have enhanced their physical, mental and spiritual well being.

Please accept my best whishes for a happy and rewarding Week.

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A. Anne McLellan

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Message from Leader of The Opposition

August 2000

On behalf of my colleagues in the Official Opposition in the Canadian Parliament, it is my pleasure to extend greetings to all practitioners of Falun Dafa as you celebrate Falun Dafa week across Canada and around the world.

I commend you for your commitment to the principles of Falun Dafa and your goals of reaching a higher level of mental, physical and spiritual health. Those who practise Falun Dafa are to be congratulated for advancing the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and compassionate society.

Please accept my warmest best wishes for the future, starting with a successful and memorable week of celebrations.

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Deborah Grey, M.P.

Leader of the Opposition (Interim)

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ááMessage from Honourable Ralph Klein

Premier of Alberta

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On behalf of the Province of Alberta, I am pleased to extend best wishes to all practitioners across Canada as you celebrate Falun Dafa Week.

The members in your organization are to be commended for seeking to improve their minds and bodies through gentle exercise and meditation. Reflecting on ourselves and the world around us can further our understanding of each other and, in turn, strengthen our communities.

Integrating the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance into your lives will enhance your quality of life. These qualities have been engrained into the fabric of our province because of the high value Albertans place on accepting and honouring different cultures, religions, and ways of life.

Best wishes to all for continued peace and harmony in the coming year.

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Ralph Klein

August 21 - 27, 2000

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Message from Honourable Senator Vivienne Poy

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August 15, 2000

I am pleased to extend my greetings to all those who will celebrate Falun Dafa Week from August 21st to August 27th, 2000.

It is important that organizations, such as yours, have the freedom to practice their beliefs in Canadian society.

I wish to send my best whishes to all your members.

Yours sincerely,

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Vivienne Poy

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Message from Member of Parliament - Darrel Stinson

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August 11, 2000

As a Member of Parliament fro the Government of Canada, representing the riding of Okanagan- Shuswap, I would extend my sincerest best wishes to everyone celebrating Falun Dafa Week in Canada.

I would encourage you in your week of improving the mind and body of Canadians everywhere through exercise and meditation. Your goals of furthering honesty, courtesy, loyalty and unselfishness will go a long way in lessening the negative impact of those who do not hold to these virtues.

Society needs to have these values restored.

Best wishes,

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Darrel Stinson, M.P. Okanagan-Shuswap

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Message from Member of Parliament - Jerry Pickard

August 2000

It is my privilege to extend greetings to all during Falun Dafa Week, August 21 to August 27, 2000.

The unifying forces inherent in the teachings of the Falun Dafa practitioners are to be commended. On an individual level, the tireless pursuit to establish unity among the mind, body and spirit has helped to improve the physical and spiritual well-being of countless people around the world. As such, this practice has brought together over 100 million people from more than 40 countries - and from all walks of life - through a common belief in truth, compassion and tolerance, qualities that enrich our society as a whole.

My sincere best wishes to everyone as you celebrate the occasion of Falun Dafa Week.

Yours very truly,

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Jerry Pickard, M.P. Chatham-Kent Essex

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Message from Member of Parliament - Marlene Jennings

August 2000

Dear friends,

Falun Dafa Week presents a unique opportunity not only for Falun Dafa practitioners but for all of us to celebrate the true meaning of life, to reassess our own personal goals and to reflect on the noblest qualities of women and men.

On this occasion, however, it gives me particular pleasure to extend warm wishes for health, peace and happiness to all Falun Dafa practitioners in my riding of Notre-Dame-De-Grace-Lachine, and across Canada.

Sincerely,

(signature) Marlene Jennings, MP Notre-Dame-De-Grace - Lachine

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ááMessage from Member of Parliament - Gordon Earle

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I am pleased to extend greetings on behalf of the New Democratic Party of Canada to all celebrating Falun Dafa Week.

Followers of Falun Dafa strive for inner peace and seek to live in peace with themselves and in harmony with the universe, learning compassion for others.

Those who cultivate their minds, bodies and spirits in accordance with Falun Dafa principles help to create a more open and tolerant society.

I wish all members of the Falun Dafa Association of Canada all the best during Falun Dafa Week.

Yours very truly,

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Gordon S. Earle, MP Halifax West

NDP Multiculturalism Spokesperson

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Message from Member of Parliament - Grant McNally

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August 16, 2000

On the occasion of Falun Dafa Week, August 21-27, 2000, I am pleased to offer my greetings and best wishes as you celebrate together. I trust you will continue to be successful as you strive to make the world a better place.

Sincerely,

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Grant McNally, MP

Dewdney-Alouette, BC

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CONGRTULATIONS TO All

Celebrating Falun Dafa Week
With My Best Wishes.

August 21-27, 2000

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Lou Sekora, Member of Parliament
Port Moody - Coequality - Port Coequality

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FALUN DAFA

ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH SURRY - WHITE ROCK - LANGLEY, I OFFER OUR HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CELEBRATION OF FALUN DAFA WEEK AUGUST 21TH-27TH, 2000.

WE ACKNOWLDGE THE MANY INDIVIDUALS IN THIS CONSTITUENCY WHO SUPPORT AND PRACTICE FALUN DAFA IN THEIR LIVES.

OUR VERY BEST WISHES TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE CELEBRATING THIS SPECIAL WEEK.

SINCERELY,

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VAL MEREDITH, M.P.

SOUTH SURRY - WHITE ROCK - LANGLEY

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City of Cumberland

August 2000

GREETING FROM HIS WORSHIP

MAYOR GERRY LELONDE

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On behalf of Council, I would like to extend my best wishes to all City of Cumberland residents who will be celebrating Falun Dafa Week from the 21th to the 27th of August 2000.

With its emphasis on the principle of Then-Than-Re (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance), Falun Dafa has inspired millions of people to improve their body, mind and spirit through gentle exercise and meditation. The message of tolerance and compassion inherent in this traditional Chinese practice has had a positive influence on the mental and physical wellbeing of its practitioners and on the community at large.

I hope that your adherence of Falun Dafa bring you greater wisdom and enlightenment, and that you have a memorable and fulfilling week.

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Gerry Lelonde
Mayor

CITY OF KANATA

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

MERLE NICHOLDS

August 11, 2000

Welcome Message from Mayor Merle Nicholds

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On behalf of the city of Kanata, it is indeed a pleasure for me to extend my best wishes to the participants attending the Falun Dafa workshops, seminars and group exercises taking place in the region of Ottawa-Carton from August 21st to August 27th, 2000.

Please accept my warmest welcome to the Falun Dafa Practitioners across Canada. I hope you have a very enjoyable and successful event.

Warmest Regards,

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Merle Nicholds

Mayor