Mr. Speaker, Sikhs throughout the world are celebrating the 296th anniversary of the birth of the Sikh nation and the Sikh faith. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Sikh community on this auspicious occasion.
Sikh heritage includes a pledge to fight against tyranny and uphold the principles of justice, equality, brotherhood, honesty, the right of free and truthful expression and human dignity among all the people of the world, regardless of colour, creed, race, sex, religion or country of origin.
Mr. Speaker, I was very pleased to share a traditional lunch with you earlier today and would like to once again invite you to attend a reception to celebrate the anniversary of Vaisakhi with us in the Commonwealth room following question period.
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