December 13, 2013
Ottawa, December 13, 2013 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to mark the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan:
“I would like to extend my warmest wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan on the occasion of his birthday.
“As the spiritual leader of the Shia Nizari Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan has been involved with revitalizing many social, cultural and economic institutions all over the world and has led many important humanitarian development projects.
“Our government is proud to have a strong relationship with His Highness, exemplified by the years of collaboration between the Government of Canada and the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada, our close partnership in the establishment of the unique Global Centre for Pluralism in our nation’s Capital and the fact that His Highness is one of the only 5 people to have been bestowed with honorary Canadian citizenship.
“On the occasion of his birthday I want to express my admiration for the extraordinary example of compassion and tolerance the Aga Khan has set, and my sincere gratitude for his contributions and continued commitment to Canada.
“As Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, I wish His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan a very happy birthday and a long, healthy, and blessed life.”
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