Statement by the Hon. Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), on Diwali

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I am pleased to extend my best wishes to people of Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths in Canada and around the world who are celebrating Diwali.
Diwali—the Festival of Lights—is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of good over evil. It is a time for family, friends, and community to come together to celebrate the achievements of the past and to look, with hope, to the future. In Canada, it is also an excellent opportunity to recognize the many ways that Indo Canadian culture and tradition have contributed to the strength of our communities. This contribution is part of what makes Canada an exciting and wonderful country in which to live.
As Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity) and on behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I encourage all Canadians to learn more about the importance of this wonderful celebration.
Happy Diwali. Namaste. Sat Sri Akal.
Information:
Alykhan Velshi
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP,
Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity)
819 934-1122

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