Mr. Speaker, today is the last day of celebrations of World Interfaith Harmony Week, as adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2010 to promote better understanding of different cultures and faiths.
In Canada, there were celebrations across the country including harmony through music, culture, and dialogue.
In light of the recent events in Canada and across the globe, the work of World Interfaith Harmony Week is crucial.
I encourage all members to reach out to people of different traditions and backgrounds to build bridges across all faiths.
Canada has long been a diverse and accepting nation, and we must never allow a minority of people to spread hate and create intolerance. Let us all embrace and practise the motto of WIHW: love of the good and love of thy neighbour.
Peace, om shanti, salaam, shalom.