Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure to welcome honorary Canadian citizen the Dalai Lama back to Canada.
On November 17, 1950, at the age of 15, Tenzin Gyatso was selected as the 14th Dalai Lama.
His message of peace and compassion has been recognized around the world. In 1989 he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work and contribution in the struggle for the liberation of Tibet and the efforts for a peaceful resolution.
In September 2006, while in Vancouver, the Dalai Lama was presented with honorary Canadian citizenship by our government.
While here he will be sharing his message of compassion by speaking in the public school system. He will also be meeting with Canadian parliamentarians to discuss struggles Tibetan people face in their non-violent search for religious freedom and language rights.
The Dalai Lama is a true example to all of us of what it means to live a life of compassion and peace.