I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to members of the Canadian Serbian community on the occasion of Serbian National Day.
Serbian National Day is observed on February 15th and marks the anniversary of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804 and the adoption of the first Serbian Constitution in 1835.
February 15th marks the 50th anniversary of National Flag Day in Canada when we celebrate this enduring emblem of what it means to be a proud Canadian.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to members of the Canadian Grenadian community on the occasion of Grenadian Independence Day.
On February 7, 1974, Grenada was granted independence from the United Kingdom and became a sovereign nation – the first country in the Eastern Caribbean to attain this status. In the years immediately preceding independence, Grenada was known as an “Associated State of the United Kingdom”, which meant that it was responsible for its own internal affairs while the United Kingdom was responsible for defence and foreign affairs.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost loved ones in the aftermath of the Taiwan TransAsia Airways plane crash on February 4, 2015. I pray that those who have been injured quickly recover and that all who are suffering have the strength they will need in the weeks and months to come.
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Marcus Garvey
February is Black History Month in Canada – a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of people of African descent to the Canadian mosaic.
TORONTO – Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Ward 39, Scarborough-Agincourt, held a successful public meeting at which area residents voiced their opinions with respect to the City of Toronto 2015 Budget.
“This community consultation was an opportunity for people to say what they thought of the proposed Budget.” said Mr. Karygiannis. “We discussed how residents want their tax dollars spent and what priorities they want addressed in the Budget.”
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Canadians of Indian heritage as they celebrate India Republic Day.
On January 26, 1949, the Constitution of India was adopted, marking the transition of India from a British protectorate to a Republic.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish members of the Canadian Tamil community Happy Thai Pongal and Pongal Vazhthukkal.
Pongal, which falls on the first day of the Tamil month Thai is a harvest festival that coincides with the winter solstice. Pongal is dedicated to the Sun God Surya and marks the beginning of the northward journey of the sun from its southernmost-limit, a movement referred to as ‘uttarayana’.
Eastern Orthodox Christmas
Statement by the Honourable Jim Karygiannis,
Member of Toronto City Council
I would like to take the opportunity to wish members of the Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, Armenian and other Christian Communities a Merry Christmas.
