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House Hansard - 14

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 9, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 14 - Dec/9/21
Mr. Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, on December 13, Ismaili Muslims across Canada will celebrate the 85th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan. An honorary Canadian citizen and honorary companion of the Order of Canada, the Aga Khan has worked tirelessly to reduce global poverty, advance gender equality and improve health care and education around the world. His Highness continues to inspire the Ismaili community to serve our fellow citizens and improve the quality of life of those around us every day. As Ismailis prepare to celebrate 50 years of settlement in Canada, they recall the partnership between Canada and the Aga Khan, which enabled our community to flee hardship in East Africa in the 1970s and make this our home. Since then, Ismailis from Syria, Iran, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have found refuge in Canada, embracing the Canadian values of pluralism, kindness and compassion. As we mark the 85th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, we express our gratitude for his leadership. I ask all members of the House to join me in wishing Ismailis across Canada Salgirah Khushiali Mubarak.
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