Congratulations from Canadian Officials

Tuesday, 01 May 2001

Falun Dafa Association of Canada

As the Member of Parliament for the Riding of Perth Middlesex, it is a privilege to extend my most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the first Falun Gong Festival in Canada May 13 - May 21, 2001.

The ideals of truth compassion and tolerance are universal icons, which all societies should strive to achieve. I wish you every success in your endeavours to promote these ideals.

Once again, best wishes.

Sincerely,

John Richardson, MP

Perth Middlesex

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May 3, 2001

Falun Dafa Association of Canada

Thank you for your invitation to attend your celebrations, May 13 to 21, 2001 and in particular the May 18th ceremony. Regrettably, I will not be in Ottawa on that date.

I would wish to send you my sincere best wishes for a successful event, honouring your association's commitment to a peaceful and harmonious way of life with particular emphasis on health, mind and spirit. I am pleased to see that in Canada, your association is a part of our society, working towards goals, which all Canadians can identify with.

I hope to continue to work with the Falun Dafa Association in Canada, to ensure that practitioners in China regain the same rights and abilities in that country as we have here.

Yours truly,

A. Raynell Andreychuk

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Falun Dafa Association of Canada

I am sorry that I will not be able to joint you, however, I would like to convey my best wishes to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada on the occasion of the first Falun Dafa Festival in Canada.

I believe we could all benefit from the objectives of the ancient practice of Falun Dafa: stress-relief , overall health and ultimately the higher goal of achieving wisdom and enlightenment.

Congratulations on your first Festival and I wish the organizers and all participants a peaceful and enjoyable gathering.

Yours truly,

John Godfrey, MP

Don Valley West

JG/kk

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May 2, 2001

Falun Dafa Association of Canada

To the Falun Dafa Association of Canada,

Thank you for your letter of April 23, 2001. Unfortunately, I am not in Ottawa on May 18 to join you in your day of special celebration.

I congratulate you for organizing this day to celebrate the principles of Falun Dafa. How important it is to have the freedom to promote a deeper understanding of universal harmony and spiritual wellness.

My best wishes for a successful event.

Sincerely,

Ione J. Christensen

Senator -- Yukon

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May 18, 2001

Falun Dafa Association of Canada

To the membership of Falun Dafa:

I am pleased to extend my greetings to all those who will be celebrating the Falun Dafa Festival from May 13 to May 21, 2001.

It is important that individuals have the freedom to speak about, celebrate, and practice their beliefs in Canadian society.

I wish to send my best wishes to all your members during this weeklong celebration.

Yours sincerely,

Vivienne Poy