Mr. Speaker,147 years ago, November 6, 1867, was the first day of the first session of the first Parliament of Canada.
As we mark this anniversary, we are reminded of the responsibility we carry, as members of this House, to leave Canada a better place than we found it.
Also today, millions of Sikhs around the world are celebrating the 546th birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first guru. It is a very special day to celebrate his teachings and share his message of peace and respect for all faiths. As he said, before becoming a Muslim, a Sikh, a Hindu, or a Christian, let us become a human first.
On behalf of myself and the entire Shory family, I extend my best wishes to all those marking this auspicious day.