(Minghui.org) May 13, 2023 is the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the 24th annual World Falun Dafa Day. Elected officials at all levels of Canada’s Saskatchewan and Manitoba provinces sent letters to commemorate World Falun Dafa Day. As of May 11, a total of 73 letters and videos have been received from officials.

First row from left to right: 1. Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Province2. Andrew Scheer, former leader of the Conservative Party and Member of Parliament (MP) for Regina—Qu'Appelle3. Cathay Wagantall MP for Yorkton-Melville4. Christine Tell, Minister of Corrections and Policing, SaskatchewanSecond row from left to right:5. Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, Saskatchewan6. Sandra Masters, Mayor of Regina, the provincial capital, Saskatchewan.7. Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, the largest city in Saskatchewan8. Ron R. Schuler, member of the Manitoba Legislature 9. Alana Ross, member of Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Letter from Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty of Saskatchewan

The letter from Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty of Saskatchewan reads, “Your principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance are welcome teachings in our province. Thank you for promoting personal wellbeing and working towards a more peaceful and harmonious world.

“Please accept my best wishes for successful and enjoyable celebrations of your 31^st anniversary and Falun Dafa Day.” 

Letter from Andrew Scheer, former leader of the Conservative Party and MP for Regina—Qu'Appelle

The letter from Andrew Scheer MP reads, “I would like to extend my warmest greetings to everyone in Regina-Qu’Appelle and across Canada in recognizing May 13^th as Falun Dafa Day.” 

Letter from Cathay Wagantall MP for Yorkton-Melville

In her letter, Cathay Wagantall MP wrote, “Falun Dafa practitioners and their deep commitment to the values of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance not only enrich their own lives mentally, spiritually, and physically. They broaden Canda’s cultural landscape and provide other Canadians with opportunities to improve their wellbeing.

“I appreciated the opportunity to view the documentary, Eternal Spring, through which I garnered a better understanding of the challenges faced by those who sought and continue to seek to exercise and share their meditation in peace.

“Sadly, Beijing’s determination to silence, intimidate and abuse the community is well-known. This year also marks twenty-four years of organized, state-sanctioned persecution of Falun Dafa by the Communist Party. Coupled with widespread imprisonment, extrajudicial killings, torture, and organ harvesting, Canada has a duty to speak out in defence of Falun Dafa at home and around the world. 

“Every individual has the right to believe what they choose and the freedom to practice those beliefs. This does not exclude those who adhere to the principles of Falun Dafa. In the face of persecution, practitioners continue to carry out their beliefs in peace and with dignity – it is inspiring and has earned my deep admiration.”

Letter from Christine Tell, Minister of Corrections and Policing, Saskatchewan

Letter from Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, Saskatchewan

Proclamation from the City of Regina, Saskatchewan

Proclamation from the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Letter from Ron R. Schuler, member of the Manitoba Legislature

Letter from Alana Ross, member of Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan