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Mississauga Welcomes the Global Gathering
The conference then welcomed municipal leaders, beginning with Mayor Carolyn Parrish of Mississauga.
tures and backgrounds together while maintaining a strong sense of community.
“Kindness is important. We treat all with care and compassion. Love for others is very important. It breaks down barriers, helps with understanding, and keeps us helping our neighbours and ourselves,” she said.
Mayor
Brown of Brampton welcomed the gathering and spoke about the need for more Humility, Kindness, and Love. Recalling a video from the previous conference in Italy, he said the energy of love was contagious and expressed his hope that “this sparks love and kindness in the GTA and Canada.” A certificate recognizing the importance of the gathering was presented to Dr. Anna Stewart, representing HKL, by MPP Nina Tangri
The conference also acknowledged Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh, Councillor Gurpartap Singh, Councillor Rod Power, MP Tim Uppal, MPP Prabhmeet Sarkaria, MPP Graham McGregor, MPP
Amarjot Sandhu, MPP Hardeep Grewal, MP Fares Al Soud, Councillor Navjit Brar, Councillor Natalie Hart, Councillor Alvin Tedjo, MP Sonia Sidhu and MP Ruby Sahota.
Mayor Carolyn Parrish of Mississauga
Mayor Parrish described Mississauga as one of the world’s most multicultural and peaceful cities and expressed pride that the city had been selected to host the conference. She spoke about Mississauga’s ability to bring people from different cul-
Mayor Patrick Brown of Brampton
A certificate recognizing the importance of the gathering was presented to Dr. Anna Stewart (4th middle), representing HKL, by MPP Nina Tangri (2nd left). Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh (1st left), MPP Hardeep Grewal (3rd left), Mayor Patrick Brown (5th right) & MP Tim Uppal (6th right)
I would like to convey my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 7th International HKL Movement Conference, being held in Mississauga, Ontario.
This conference brings together individuals from a wide variety of faiths and communities with a shared goal of promoting global peace and cooperation. I am certain that the activities planned for this event will stimulate a great deal of meaningful exchange and that delegates will make the most of this opportunity to learn from one another.
I would like to thank the organizers for ensuring the success of this event.
I wish you all a productive conference.
The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., O.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada
The conference then welcomed Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South. Sidhu, came to Canada from India in 1982 and worked in health care for more than 18 years, as a diabetes educator and research coordinator before entering politics. She had the honour of presenting a message from Prime Minister Mark Carney on behalf of the Canadian government.
Before reading the Prime Minister’s message, she directed a special message toward young people. “You are not only the leaders of tomorrow. You are the leaders of today,” she told the gathering.
She then read Prime Minister Mark Carney’s message, extending greetings to those attending the 7th International HKL Conference in Mississauga.
“Thank you to The HKL Global Movement for inviting me to today’s conference celebrating the values of Humility, Kindness & Love. Grassroots organizations like HKL help lift up our communities by bringing people together, empowering youth, and creating opportunities to give back. Their work helps build stronger, more inclusive communities and a more diverse Canada. Thank you to everyone who continues to lead by example.”
MP Sonia Sidhu
Member of Parliament for Brampton South (Brampton, Ontario, Canada)