Statement on Vaisakhi

Thank you Mr. Speaker, 

Sikhs across the world and across Canada are preparing to gather to celebrate Vaisakhi. The celebration of Vaisakhi marks the founding of the community of baptized Sikhs, known as Khalsa Panth. This year, the celebration is held on April 14th.   

Canada is the home of one of the world’s largest Sikh diasporas. More than 500,000 Canadians of the Sikh faith have helped make our country what it is today.  

The vibrant festival of Vaisakhi is a spring harvest festival marking the Solar New Year for Sikhs and Hindus. Vaisakhi is also a time to reflect on the importance of upholding justice and promoting equality. Let us celebrate together the importance of the Sikh community within Cloverdale-Langley City, across Surrey, and across Canada as well. Please join me at the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade on April 22nd! 

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all those celebrating this special occasion a very happy Vaisakhi.