Mr.Gurbax Singh Math (Bramalea-Gore-Malton): Mr.Speaker, Sikhs around the world are today celebrating the 295th anniversary of the birthday of the Sikh nation, the Sikh faith, the Khalsa, April 13 also marks the first day of the Sikh new year.
Over a quarter of a million Sikhs live as peaceful and full participants in Canadian society. In spite of numerous difficulties encountered by the first Sikh immigrants at the turn of the century, today they are a full and active component of the Canadian mosaic.
As the first turbaned Sikh member of the Canadian Parliament I am sure all members would like to join with me in congratulating the Sikh community on this auspicious occasion and hope that we all continue to work together to promote harmony and good will in order to keep Canada an exemplary country In which tolerance and compassion abound.
Article extracted from this publication >> April 22, 1994
