Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to honour Tamil Heritage Month.
My riding of Brampton East is home to a dynamic, talented and hard-working Tamil population. Canadians of Tamil heritage make up an important piece of our community fabric and I am thrilled that January was unanimously passed by Parliament as a month to commemorate Tamil heritage and celebrate the many achievements and contributions to our country.
As we reflect together with the Tamil community, I know myself and many Tamil-Canadians are heartbroken and devastated by the destruction of the memorial monument at the University of Jaffna.
I would also like to acknowledge the terrific work of the Brampton Tamil Seniors Association, as it has been working hard to reduce social isolation and improve connectivity among seniors in the Brampton community.
This past year has presented a huge challenge to organizations such as it to find new ways to safely support the active participation of seniors in society. They have stepped up in a major way and have risen to the occasion to ensure those who are most vulnerable in our society continue to feel valued and cared for.
I encourage all Canadians to celebrate and reflect on the richness of the Tamil culture and language. Happy Tamil Heritage Month.