Mr. Speaker, November marks Hindu Heritage Month, a time to honour one of the world's oldest living traditions and recognize the profound contributions that Hindu Canadians make to our country in the field of medicine, new technologies, education, arts, finance and entrepreneurship.
With nearly one million Hindu Canadians enriching our social, cultural and economic values, from philanthropists like Ramesh Chotai in Pickering to political leaders like the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Public Safety and Liberal Party leader Sachit Mehra, Hindu Canadians continue to shape the present and future of our political landscape.
Canada's strength lies in our ability to learn from one another, celebrate our differences and work together for the common good. I invite my colleagues in the House to participate in the many Hindu Heritage Month events being hosted in their local communities.
I wish a happy Hindu Heritage Month to everyone.