Alberta, Canada: Government Officials Express Support and Honor World Falun Dafa Day (Part 1)

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May 20, 2024 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Canada

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2024 is the 25^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 32nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. The Canadian Federal Shadow Cabinet Minister, Members of Parliament, the Governor of Alberta, and mayors and city councilors of Calgary and other towns in Alberta sent letters to honor the occasion.

Twenty-four officials sent letters on May 13, 2024 to express their best wishes.

Message from the Premier of Alberta

Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta

Message from Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta

Premier Danielle Smith wrote, “Falun Dafa’s tenets of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance are admirable, and those who practice Falun Dafa are valued members of our communities. I appreciate your many contributions to making Alberta one of the best places in the world to live, work and raise a family.”

Mayor of Calgary

Mayor Jyoti Gondek of the City of Calgary

Mayor Jyoti Gondek of the City of Calgary sent a message.

The message reads, “For the past three decades, Falun Gong volunteers have generously shared their knowledge of free meditation exercises, helping Canadians enhance their mental, moral, and physical well-being, thereby contributing to a healthier and more harmonious society.”

Letters from Members of Parliament (MP)

Greg McLean MP

Letter from Greg McLean MP

Greg McLean MP wrote, “As always, thank you for spreading the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance to communities across Canada.

“Your resolve in upholding the values of personal freedom and the exercises of peaceful principles is a commendable example for everyone.”

Len Webber MP

Letter from Len Webber MP

Len Webber MP wrote, “The Falun Dafa principles should continue to serve as inspiration and guidance to each of us as we uphold the principles of equality, dignity and universal human rights.”

Pat Kelly MP