Dhaliwal recognizes Vaisakhi celebrations’ power to unite in the House of Commons

OTTAWA-Today Member of Parliament Sukh Dhaliwal recognized the effort of countless community leaders and volunteers in organizing Vaisakhi celebrations across the region and the power of these events to unite people in celebration.  His words were: 

“Mr. Speaker, last Saturday Kwantlen Park Secondary School held its annual Vaisakhi Mela and it was a pleasure to see all the families and friends, both young and old, who came out for this event.

This evening the Surrey Board of Trade is holding its Catch the Spirit Vaisakhi event, which will also bring our community together for this special celebration.

Both lead to the biggest celebration of all, Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade. More than 100,000 people are expected to line the streets of our community for the parade. They come to celebrate Canadian values: peace, tolerance, diversity and respect for others.

I congratulate all the volunteers and community leaders who, year in and year out, have made these celebrations the great success they are.

It makes me proud to say this is my community. Their dedication and their community spirit is truly an inspiration.”

Sukh Dhaliwal is the Member of Parliament for Newton - North Delta and the Opposition Critic for Competitiveness and the New Economy.

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A photo of Mr. Dhaliwal speaking in the House of Commons is attached.

For more information, please contact

604-506-0735
DhaliS1B@parl.gc.ca