Mr. Speaker, today on Parliament Hill the south Asian community is celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.
Diwali signifies victory of light over darkness, victory of knowledge over ignorance, victory of goodness over evil and victory of life over death. It is a celebration of eternal light.
Diwali is a national festival celebrated by a large segment of the south Asian community around the world.
Today I would like to thank the Prime Minister, ministers and MPs who have already confirmed their presence at this evening's celebration of this great event by the members of the Indo-Canadian community in room 237-C between 4.30 p.m. and 6 p.m.