Mr. Speaker, Mr. Paul Ying Po Mak is a Tai Chi master who came to Canada in 1968 at the age of 56. He spent the next thirty years actively teaching Tai Chi in Yorkton, Saskatoon and then, in 1971, Edmonton.
Mr. Mak is recognized as one of the most qualified Tai Chi teachers in the world and he is considered to be one of the most prominent students of famed Chinese master, Tung Ying Kit, who introduced Mr. Mak to Tai Chi in the early 1930s. Mr. Mak has identified four qualities of a successful Tai Chi student. These are also qualities for a successful life generally: determination, humility, practice and patience.
On the occasion of Mr. Mak's 90th birthday, I convey my best wishes and admiration for his great contribution to the discipline of Tai Chi and to the lives of so many. Saang yat faai lo. I wish Mr. Mak a happy birthday.