(Minghui.org) May 13 marks the 32nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public in 1992 and the 25th World Falun Dafa Day. Eleven cities and towns in Canada held flag-raising ceremonies to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day, and 104 proclamations and congratulatory letters were received from elected Canadian officials.
The greetings thanked Master Li and Falun Dafa for the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, as well as the positive impact on society. They praised practitioners for their courage and determination in safeguarding their faith during the harsh persecution by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for the past 25 years.
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Message from the Premier 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 Jyoti Gondek of the City of Calgary
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.”
Twenty-four officials sent letters on May 13, 2024 to express their best wishes.
Members of Parliament (MP) who sent letters: Greg McLean, Len Webber, Pat Kelly, Ron Liepert, Shuvaloy Majumdar, Stephanie Kusie, Tom Kmiec, Blaine Calkins, Rachael Thomas, Ziad Aboultaif, Mike Lake, Michael Cooper, and Garnett Genuis.
Letters from Ontario
Greetings from at least 20 elected Canadian officials
These officials are:First row from left to right: Andrew Scheer (opposition parliamentary leader), Melissa Lantsman (deputy leader of the Opposition), Ted Falk (MP for Provencher), Raquel Dancho (MP for Kildonan-St. Paul), and Charmaine Williams (associate minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity)
Second row from left to right: Rudy Cuzzetto (MPP for Mississauga-Lakeshore), Ron R. Schuler (Springfield-Ritchot MLA), Chris Glover (MLA for Spadina-Fort York in Toronto), Kate Rogers (Fredericton Mayor), and Josh Morgan (mayor of London)
Third row from left to right: Peter Chirico (North Bay mayor), Christa Lowry (Mississippi Mills mayor), Mike Bradley (Sarnia Mayor), Hilda MacDonald (mayor of Leamington), and Crystal Meloche (Mayor of LaSalle)
Fourth row from left to right: Richard Norcross (New Tecumseth mayor), Jennifer Coughlin (Springwater mayor), Mario G. Racco (Vaughan City councilor), Matt Mahoney (Councilor for Ward 8, Mississauga), and Brad Butt (Mississauga city councilor, Ward 11)
Charmaine Williams, associate minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, said she is “sending my warmest regards to Falun Dafa! Your dedication to the practice of Falun Dafa not only enriches lives but also serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for many. May your practice of Falun Dafa continue to nurture inner peace, strength, and harmony in both mind and spirit.”
Ottawa, Canada: Mayor of the Capital City Proclaims Falun Dafa Day
Mark Sutcliffe, mayor of the City of Ottawa, proclaims May 13, 2024 as Falun Dafa Day in the city.
The proclamation reads, in part, “Falun Dafa practitioners follow the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance, incorporating them into their daily lives, striving to become better people in all environments and situations.
“Falun Dafa practitioners in Ottawa and worldwide are joyously celebrating the 32nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public during May 2024.
“Transcending the racial and cultural boundaries, Falun Dafa embraces people of all ages, from all walks of life and religious affiliations.
“Falun Dafa practitioners and citizens in Ottawa will celebrate Falun Dafa Day on May 13.”
Members of Parliament from Quebec Send Congratulatory Letters to Falun Dafa Day Celebration
Richard Martel, a Member of Parliament for Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, sent a letter congratulating on the 32nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction.
In his congratulatory letter, Richard Martel, a lawmaker from Quebec’s Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, praised practitioners for defending the universal value of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and freedom of belief:
“On the occasion of celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the propagation of Falun Dafa, I am very pleased to express my heartfelt wishes to you, and I commend you for your efforts to uphold universal values such as Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, and religious freedom, as well as your resistance to all forms of discrimination and intimidation.”
Pierre Paul-Hus, MP from Charlesbourg-Haute-Saint-Charles, Quebec, praised Falun Dafa for benefiting thousands of people.
In his congratulatory letter, MP Pierre Paul-Hus wrote, “On the day of celebrating Falun Dafa Day on May 13, I extend my best wishes to Falun Dafa practitioners in Canada and around the world with great enthusiasm. Now, more than ever, we need to cultivate the values of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Thousands of people in Canada, China, and around the world have benefited and continue to benefit from practicing Falun Dafa, which is why I am more than happy to launch a petition in the House of Commons condemning those who persecute Falun Dafa practitioners.”
Letter from MP of British Columbia
Letter from Elizabeth May MP, leader of the Green Party of Canada
The letter reads, “I greatly admire your promotion of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance, as well as your focus on wellbeing of individuals in Canada. This is a day to celebrate compassion in society and to embrace the diversity that surrounds and defines us.”
Letter from Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay MP for South Surrey-White Rock
Letter from Saskatchewan
Fifteen elected officials who sent congratulatory letters.
First row from left to right:
1. Carla Beck, leader of the Official Opposition, member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Saskatchewan2. Allan MacMaster, MLA, minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage in Nova Scotia3. Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament (MP) for Northumberland-Peterborough South4. Marilyn Gladu MP for Sarnia-Lambton5. Anna Roberts MP for King-Vaughan
Second row from left to right:
6. Colin Carrie MP for Oshawa7. Kyle Seeback MP for Dufferin-Caledon8. Marty Morantz MP for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley, Manitoba9. Cathay Wagantall MP for Yorkton-Melville, Saskatchewan10. Warren Steinley MP for Regina Lewvan, Saskatchewan
Third row from left to right:
11. Mary-Margaret McMahon, member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Beaches-East York12. James Pasternak for Ward 6 -York Centre, and chair of North York Community Council, Toronto13. Parthi Kandavel, City Councillor, Ward 20 – Scarborough Southwest, Toronto14. Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merill of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality15. Mayor Yvonne Hamlin of the Town of Collingwood
Allan MacMaster, MLA, minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage in Nova Scotia, stated in his letter, “The principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, central to Falun Dafa, resonate with our Nova Scotian values. These principles guide us towards creating a more inclusive, kind, and respectful society.
“I commend the practitioners and supporters of Falun Dafa for spreading messages of peace and well-being. Your contribution to our cultural landscape helps ensure Nova Scotia remains a place where cultural heritage and freedom of expression are celebrated.”
Ted Falk, MP for Provencher, wrote, “Falun Gong shares many similar values with my own Christian faith: truthfulness, benevolence, forbearance, and living in peace with one another.
“These are not only the hallmarks of our two diverse belief systems but also the bedrock values of a truly free and democratic society.”
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