(Minghui.org) May 13, 2023 is the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the 24th World Falun Dafa Day. Elected officials in Alberta, Canada, including members of Parliament (MP), provincial officials, and city officials, sent letters and messages, congratulating practitioners on this anniversary and praising their contributions to Canada.

Twenty-two elected officials from Alberta, Canada sent letters to congratulate World Falun Dafa Day. First row left to right: Greg McLean MP, Pat Kelly MP, Ron Liepert MP, Tom Kmiec MP, Stephanie Kusie MP, Blaine Calkins MP, Rachael Thomas MP, Ziad Aboultaif MP, Michael Cooper MP, Chris Warkentin MP, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Councilor Raj Dhaliwal, Councilor Gian-Carlo Carra, Councilor Andre Chabot, Mayor Ken Johnston, Mayor Gerald Aalbers, Mayor Blair Painter, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Mayor Don Anderberg, Mayor Corrie DiManno, Mayor Sean Krausert, and Reeve Crystal Kissel.

Letter from Greg McLean MP

Greg McLean MP stated in his letter, “Thank you for spreading the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance and providing free meditation classes to Canadians.” 

Letter from Pat Kelly MP, Shadow Minister for Prairie Economic Development

Pat Kelly MP stated in his letter, “You are to be commended for your perseverance in standing against the Communist Party of China’s ongoing atrocities with resolute non-violence and persistence in upholding freedom and universal values.” 

Letter from Ron Liepert MP

Ron Liepert MP stated in his letter, “Over 80 countries around the world, including Canada join the celebration of Falun Dafa. May 13^th marks an important anniversary of the public introduction. Despite facing persecution, those practicing Falun Dafa have continued to follow the core principles: Truthfulness, Benevolence, and Forbearance.” 

Letter from Tom Kmiec, MP 

Letter from Stephanie Kusie, MP

Letter from Blaine Calkins, MP

Letter from Rachael Thomas, MP

Letter from Ziad Aboultaif, MP

Letter from Michael Cooper, MP

Letter from Chris Warkentin, MP

Letter from Mayor Jyoti Gondek of Calgary

Letter from Raj Dhaliwal, Councillor of Calgary

Letter from Gian-Carlo Carra, Councillor of Calgary

Letter from Andre Chabot, Councillor of Calgary

Letter from Mayor Ken Johnston of the City of Red Deer

Letter from Mayor Gerald Aalbers of the City of Lloydminster

Letter from Mayor Blair Painter of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

Letter from Mayor Jack Van Rijn of the Town of Coaldale

Letter from Mayor Don Anderberg of the Town of Pincher Creek

Letter from Crystal Kissel, Reeve of Rocky View County