(Minghui.org) May 13, 2016 marked the 17^th World Falun Dafa Day and was also the 24^th anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa by Mr. Li Hongzhi. Many Canadian elected officials have issued letters and proclamations to honor Falun Dafa and have commended practitioners for their positive contribution to their communities.

Canadian elected officials have extended congratulations on the occasion of World Falun Dafa Day, May 2016.

Member of Parliament (MP) the Honorable David Anderson commended Falun Dafa as a cornerstone of universal human rights, peace, tolerance and harmony.

The Honorable Tony Clement, MP, sent congratulations on the 24^th anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa.

The Honorable Dr. Colin Carrie, MP, congratulated the 24^th anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa and commended the universal principles of truthfulness-benevolence-forbearance taught by Li Hongzhi.

The Honorable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MP, commended Falun Dafa's commitment to peace, which has affected the lives of millions of people around the world.

The Honorable Tom Kmiec, MP, commended Falun Dafa practitioners for their unwavering commitment to share the goodness of this traditional Chinese self-improvement system with citizens worldwide.

Mr. Jeremy Harrison, Minister responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Government of Saskatchewan, sent congratulations on the 24^th Anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public.

The Honorable Tracy MacCharles, MPP for Pickering-Scaborough East, extended congratulations on the 24^th Anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa.

The Honorable Mayor Mike Savage of Halifax proclaims May 13, 2016 as Falun Dafa Day.

The Honorable Mayor Geoffery Dawe of the Town of Aurora extended congratulations on the 24^th Anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa.

The Honorable Mayor David Dunphy of Stratford, Prince Edward Island, extended congratulations on the 24^th Anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa.

The Honorable Mayor Brian Bowman of Winnipeg, extended congratulations on the 24^th Anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa.

The Honorable Councillor Tom Muench, Town of Richmond Hill, extended congratulations on the occasion of the 24^th Anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa.