Ottawa, August 15, 2014 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to recognize India's Independence Day:
“Today, people of Indian descent in Canada and around the world will celebrate the 67th anniversary of India's sovereignty.
“As a national holiday in India, Independence Day is a joyous occasion marked with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, kite flying and other cultural events. In Canada, Indo-Canadians across the country will take part in similar celebrations.
“Canada's Indo-Canadian community is now over one million people across the country. Indo-Canadians have played an important role in building our country and they continue to make vital contributions to our economy and society.
“As Minister for Multiculturalism, I encourage all Canadians to celebrate this important day with our Indo-Canadian friends and colleagues. I wish everyone celebrating a joyous and happy India Independence Day.”
For further information (media only), please contact:
Alexandra Fortier
Minister’s Office
819-994-2482
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650
CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca
