Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Tibetan New Year
February 19, 2015
TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the occasion of Losar, the Tibetan New Year:
“Today, Tibetan communities across Canada and around the world will gather to ring in the Year of the Sheep.
“Alongside friends and family, those celebrating Losar will feast on traditional dishes, give thanks for a bountiful harvest, and pay tribute to the many inspirational leaders in their communities. I encourage all Canadians to use this occasion to reflect on the important role that the Tibetan community has played in shaping Canada into the diverse, multicultural nation we share today.
“On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our entire Parliamentary Caucus, I wish all those celebrating Losar a future filled with health, happiness, and good fortune.”