Mr. Speaker, today marks the 300th birthday of the Sikh nation. It is the Sikh duty to walk in the footsteps of the Sikh gurus. Their belief was that all persons are the same though they appear different regardless of creed, colour or race.
That is why the basic lessons Sikhism teaches are: selfless service, tolerance, compassion, love, contentment, equality, humbleness and well-being for all.
I would like to thank the Hon. Prime Minister and the chairman of Canada Post, André Ouellet, both of whom next Monday will unveil a Canada Post stamp with the Sikh religious symbol, the “Kanda Sahib”.
Finally, I would urge all my colleagues in the House of Commons to join me in congratulating Sikhs in Canada and around the world on this momentous occasion.