Holocaust Memorial Day Statement - Delivered by Peter Tabuns, NDP Critic for Citizenship & Immigration, Monday, May 5, 2008

Today I rise to remember and honour those who faced unimaginable horror and persecution, less than a few decades ago.

Namaste
Vanakkum
A’salum A’laykum
Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa Wahe Guru Ji Kee Futeh
Greetings!

On behalf of the Ontario New Democratic Party, I wish to extend warm greetings during South Asian Heritage Month.

Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa.

Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh.

On behalf of the Ontario NDP Caucus and the members of the Ontario New Democratic Party, I would like to wish the Sikh community Vaisakhi Di Lakh Lakh Vadhai Hovai Ji.

Ontario’s NDP honoured Larry Taylor and the late Ben Russell for their significant contributions towards eliminating racial discrimination at the annual J.S. Woodsworth Awards.
“I am proud to pay tribute to Larry Taylor and the late Ben Russell for their work to eliminate racism and racial discrimination by awarding them the J.S Woodsworth award. They have both made important contributions in the fight against prejudice and hatred based on colour, race, or ethnic origin. Tonight, I have the privilege of honouring them both for leading the struggle for a just and equitable Ontario,” said NDP Citizenship and Immigration Critic Peter Tabuns.

March 21st 2008

New Democrats join with people of Persian heritage around the world, and here in Ontario, to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

This is a joyous celebration of renewal and hope for the future – bringing family, friends and community members together to mark the beginning of a New Year. Individuals of many backgrounds and faiths observe the time-honoured holiday of Nowruz, which has been celebrated for thousands of years. This celebration contributes to the diversity of people and tradition that makes our province strong and vibrant.

NDP MPP Michael Prue says Dalton McGuinty is responsible for the slush funds handed out by his government without fairness or transparency - and McGuinty's Liberal Party should be forced to repay grants.