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Canada: Elected Officials Mark the 28th Anniversary of Falun Dafa’s Public Introduction (III)

May 15, 2020 |   By a Minghui correspondent in Toronto

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2020, was the 21st annual World Falun Dafa Day and the 28th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Canadian elected officials including Members of Parliament at the federal and provincial levels, mayors and city council members have issued proclamations or letters of support to commend Falun Dafa. 

As of May 12, 2020, 80 officials sent letters or proclamations in support of Falun Dafa. They indicated that Canadians needs courage to stand together while facing the challenges imposed by COVID-19. Many have said that this public health crisis reminds people of the importance of Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. 

First row, left to right: federal MP Kevin Waugh, Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Amarjot Sandhu, Ontario MPP Chris Glover, Ontario MPP Suze Morrison, and MPP Mike Schreiner. Second row: Ontario MPP Bhutila Karpoche, Ontario MPP Kaleed Rasheed, Ontario MPP Rudy Cuzzetto, Ontario MPP Christine Hogarth, MPP Daisy Wai and Mayor Mike Bradley of Sarnia. Third row: Newfoundland & Labrador MPP Sarah Stoodley, Ontario MPP Lucille Collard, Ontario MPP Amy Fee, Governor Russell Mirasty of Saskatchewan, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua of Vaughan, and Mayor Michael Fougere of Regina.

“On behalf of the people of Saskatoon-Grasswood, I want to extend my warmest greetings to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada in celebration of the 28th anniversary of Falun Dafa,” MP Kevin Waugh stated in his letter.

“Falun Dafa’s principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance have benefited millions of people around the world through its promotion of tolerance and harmony, values that all can inspire to.”

Letter from MP Kevin Waugh

Letter from Ontario MPP Amarjot Sandhu

Certificate of recognition from Ontario MPP Chris Glover

“Falun Dafa’s guiding principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance are ideals that strengthen communities of all belief systems,” Ontario MPP Suze Morrison stated in her letter. 

“I am pleased that in Ontario you are free to practice your beliefs and share them with your fellow Ontarians.” 

Letter from Ontario MPP Suze Morrison

Quote from Ontario MPP Mike Schreiner

Letter from Ontario MPP Bhutila Karpoche

Certificate of recognition from Ontario MPP Kaleed Rasheed

Letter from Ontario MPP Rudy Cuzzetto

Message from Ontario MPP Christine Hogarth

Letter from Ontario MPP Daisy Wai of Richmond Hill

Letter from Newfoundland & Labrador MPP Sarah StoodleyLetter from Ontario MPP Lucille Collard

Letter from Ontario MPP Amy Fee

Letter from Governor Russ Mirasty of Saskatchewan

Letter from Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua from the City of Vaughan

Proclamation from Mayor Michael Fougere on behalf of the City of Regina

Letter from Mayor Mike Bradley on behalf of the City of Sarnia

Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day on behalf of the City of Saskatoon