Surrey: New Democrat multiculturalism critic and MLA for
Surrey-Whalley Bruce Ralston issued the following statement
celebrating Vaisakhi on behalf of the B.C. New Democrats:
“We wish British Columbians from all communities a happy
Vaisakhi celebration. Vaisakhi celebrates the strong values at the
core of the Sikh community’s many positive contributions to
Canadian society.
“British Columbia is the proud home of one of the largest Sikh
populations to be found anywhere on the globe. Since they arrived
over one hundred years ago as early settlers and pioneers, Sikhs
have succeeded in every field of endeavour, from business to
science, from the arts to politics. New and older immigrants
continue to find economic opportunity, religious freedom, social
acceptance and call this province home.
“I hope everyone will join to experience together the generosity
of the Sikh community in British Columbia. On behalf of the
B.C. New Democrats we wish everyone a happy and prosperous
Vaisakhi.”
