VANCOUVER, April 11, 2008 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), will speak tomorrow at the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada's Festival of Health and Longevity.
"Over the past 38 years, the Taoist Tai Chi Society has grown to become an international organization with thousands of members in branches across British Columbia, Canada, and the world, promoting a proactive approach to health care among its members and the public," said Secretary of State Kenney. "The Government of Canada considers Canada's diversity to be one of our greatest assets, and we are committed to strengthening our pluralism and national cohesion."
"We are pleased to be celebrating our first year in our new location and our 25th year of teaching these valuable health-improving arts in Vancouver, as entrusted to us by our founder, Master Moy Lin Shin," said Dr. Barb Conway, President of the Vancouver branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. "The Festival of Health and Longevity gives us an opportunity to reach out to the community to let them know about the value of Taoist tai chi internal arts of health for restoring and maintaining good health."
The Festival of Health and Longevity celebrates and promotes the many benefits of Taoist tai chi's internal arts and methods for physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being. The festival also marks the first anniversary of the society's new building in Vancouver.
The Government of Canada is committed to reaching out to all Canadians and is developing lasting relationships with ethnic and religious communities in Canada. It encourages these communities to participate fully in Canadian society by enhancing their level of economic, social, and cultural integration.
Information:
Alykhan Velshi
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and
Canadian Identity)
alykhan_velshi@pch.gc.ca
