[Member spoke in Punjabi as follows:]
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.
[English]
Mr. Speaker, today Sikhs all around the world are celebrating Vaisakhi. Guru Gobind Singh started a Khalsa Panth in 1699, with the simple philosophy of naam japna, meditation; kirt karni, hard work; seva, selfless service., and always remembering that we have a responsibility to make the world around us a better place. These are not just Sikh values; these are Canadian values.
This past Monday, we celebrated Vaisakhi on the Hill and we were proud to show how Sikhs have contributed to Canada for many years.
We prayed for the success of all Canadians and our great nation. Our daily prayer read:
[Member spoke in Punjabi ]
[English]
To all his devotees, he does not let them see difficult times. That is his innate nature.
Happy Vaisakhi to all Sikhs around the world and happy Vaisakhi to everyone in the House.