2nd Session, 41st Parliament,
Volume 149, Issue 40
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
The Honourable Pierre Claude Nolin, Speaker pro tempore
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
Address to Parliament
Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: Honourable senators, on Thursday, February 27, we welcomed His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to the Parliament of Canada, where he delivered a historic address to the joint session of Parliament, making him the third non-sitting head of state and the first faith leader to be afforded this honour.
As a proud Ismaili Muslim, this was a particularly special day for me and for my community. His Highness’s visit was not only a reflection of the strong relationship shared between the Government of Canada and the Ismaili Imamat, but also a reminder of the importance we must all place on values such as pluralism, diversity, inclusiveness and tolerance, which truly define us as Canadians.
More http://mobinajaffer.ca/senate-chamber/senate-chamber-statements/march-4-2014-highness-prince-karim-aga-khan/
or alternatively in the Handsard here:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/Sen/Chamber/412/Debates/040db_2014-03-04-e.htm#6
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