Members of Parliament in Canada Commemorate World Falun Dafa Day

Long-time parliamentarian and former cabinet minister Judy Sgro expressed gratitude for the rain stopping in Ottawa as she and many Falun Dafa adherents gathered on Parliament Hill on May 8 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.

‘God has helped us again this afternoon and the rain has stopped,’ said Ms. Sgro.

Ms. Sgro brought greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal caucus for Falun Dafa Day, observed on May 13, the anniversary of the practice’s founding in 1992.

She commended the tolerance, belief in Falun Gong, and the exercises, promoting peacefulness within individuals and the country.

“The more people who practice Falun Gong, the better we are as individuals,” she added.

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“On behalf of my colleagues and the prime minister, please stay strong, know that we are behind you, and that you can count on us to stand together,” she said.

Conservative Party Deputy Leader and MP Mellisa Lantsman emphasized how Falun Dafa practitioners respond to CCP’s persecution with compassion.

“[People] need to see the compassion, the tolerance, the love that is shared by Falun Gong every single day in every single way everywhere,” Ms. Lantsman said.

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a meditation discipline rooted in truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Ms. Lantsman highlighted the values of Falun Gong, expressing belief that when suppression in China ends, adherents will teach these values to the world.

Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux recognized the broad support of Canadian parliamentarians for Falun Gong and emphasized the importance of commemorating this day.

He mentioned the advocacy of Falun Dafa adherents against rights abuses in China, stressing the significance of speaking out on this issue.

“You raise a very important not only national issue but an issue that the world faces,” he said.