Bill Graham: Why we should be proud to call the Aga Khan a Canadian

Why we should be proud to call the Aga Khan a CanadianBy Hon. Bill Graham. He is a former federal Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of National Defence. He is currently the Chancellor of Trinity College in the University of Toronto.

In 2013, I had the privilege as Chancellor of Trinity College at the University of Toronto of conferring on the Aga Khan the honorary degree of Sacred Letters in recognition of his contribution to peace, security, and the well-being of millions of people throughout many troubled areas of the world.

It was a remarkable moment in the history of our city.

At a special convocation, in the presence of the leaders of the Anglican Church in Canada he, as the leader of a global Muslim community of some 20 million adherents, participated in a ceremony symbolical of the importance of interfaith dialogue, peace, diversity, and inclusion. These principles are not only at the centre of his life’s work but also form the cornerstone of all our faiths.

More at the source: Daily Hive / Bill Graham / May 08, 2018

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