Mr. Speaker, Vaisakhi is one of the most important observances of the year for Sikhs around the world. It is also a day when Sikhs celebrate the birth of Khalsa, which was founded in 1699 by our guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
The contributions of Sikh Canadians toward improving our country are immense. Whether it is in our economic or cultural sectors, Sikhs in Canada have worked tirelessly to help build and define our nation.
Canada is home to well over half a million Sikhs, one of the largest Sikh populations outside of India, and now hosts some of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in the world.
I am thrilled to announce that tonight my colleagues and I will be hosting the Vaisakhi on the Hill annual event.
On behalf of the entire Conservative caucus, I would like to wish all of those celebrating around the world a very happy and prosperous Vaisakhi.