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While the religious aspects of this holiday weekend are marked by non-religious observances, painting hard-boiled eggs, hiding jelly beans, baskets of chocolate bunnies, parades, and even new Easter bonnets, it is for many Canadians the most important and sacred holy day of the religious calendar.

We wish all Canadians – Christians and non – a happy holiday weekend with best wishes for safe travels!

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Passover commemorates liberation from oppression, serving as a reminder of the importance of peace, freedom, perseverance and respect for diversity.  Greens defend the right of all persons to belong to a society supportive of their dignity, health, and spiritual well-being. We join the Jewish Community in celebrating the blessings of a free society, while remembering those who are still not free from discrimination and persecution.

On behalf of Elizabeth May and the Green Party of Canada, Chag Sameach!

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“We are so lucky to have the wonderful heritage of Chinese Canadians that allows us to celebrate the New Year,” added May.

“As we celebrate the Year of the Snake, we can reflect on and be grateful for the great contributions the Chinese community has made in all of Canada,” concluded May.

绿党庆贺”蛇年”来临

加拿大绿党庆贺所有华人春节(始于公历2月10日)快乐。

来自于 Saanich-Gulf 岛的绿党国会议员 Elizabeth May 说：”很高兴能喜迎蛇年的来临，我们期盼新的一年能带给我们智慧、文化和创造力”。

May还说”我们非常荣幸能与加拿大华人一起庆贺中国新年这一美好的传统节日，”

“May总结说：”在喜庆蛇年来临之际，反思过往，我们深切感谢华人社区为整个加拿大做出的伟大贡献。

(Simplified Chinese)

綠黨慶賀”蛇年”來臨

渥太華——加拿大綠党慶賀所有華人春節(始於西曆2月10日)快樂。

來自於 Saanich-Gulf 島的綠党國會議員 Elizabeth May 說：”很高興能喜迎蛇年的來臨，我們期盼新的一年能帶給我們智慧、文化和創造力”。

May還說”我們非常榮幸能與加拿大華人一起慶賀中國新年這一美好的傳統節日，”

“May總結說：”在喜慶蛇年來臨之際，反思過往，我們深切感謝華人社區為整個加拿大做出的偉大貢獻。

(HK Traditional Chinese)

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Women and men of the military are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice and we owe them our respect and gratitude. November 11th is a time for national reflection.

We remember those who gave their lives willingly.

We remember the shattered lives of soldiers who return wounded not only physically, but psychologically.

We remember that the sacrifice is not just that of a single soldier but their entire family and often an entire community.

We remember the overwhelming, countless loss of civilians who didn’t choose to die.

We remember how easy it is to begin a war but not to end it.  There is no such thing as a short war–the effects of violence remain long after the last shot is fired.

We remember the sacrifice of those who work for peace and to end violence.

We remember that violence does not happen just between nations but contaminates our entire society and our way of thinking.

On November 11th we remember, with gratitude.

On November 11th, we remember and pray that war will be no more.

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Happy Hanukkah. Merry Christmas. Let us take the peace of this season back with us when we get here so we can treat one another with the love and respect we all deserve. God bless us, every one.

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Green Party Leader and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands Elizabeth May extends Season’s Greetings to all Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

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Elizabeth May’s Holiday Recipes

Biscotti (Mandebrodt-kosher version)
Charleston Light Dragoon Punch
Croissant Cheats
Divine Cheese Melts
Eggplant Soufflé
Hollandaise Sauce
Poulet Marengo

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The word “Diwali” or “Divali” is a contraction of “Deepavali,” which translates into “row of lamps.” During the festival, Hindus light small, clay lamps filled with oil to symbolize the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are then kept burning through the night in homes that have been specially cleaned. At the same time, firecrackers are set off to drive away evil spirits.

Hindus first came to Canada more than 100 years ago and continue to emigrate to this country, especially from India and Sri Lanka. According to the 2006 census, there were about 372,000 Hindus living here, mainly in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Those following Jainism have also been in Canada since the late 19th century and, although fewer in number, have established vibrant communities, mainly in Ontario.

Many non-Hindus relate to Hinduism through the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. His observation: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” has inspired activists around the world for decades. With Gandhi’s words in mind, the Green Party of Canada wishes both Hindus and Jains a wonderful “festival of light.”

Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak to all those celebrating.

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In this tumultuous and often-divided world, Eid is a time of forgiveness, understanding, and compassion. Across the country, Canadian Muslims will be marking the day by gathering for special prayer services, visiting family and friends, exchanging gifts, and making charitable donations.

The Green Party would like to acknowledge the importance of this day of observance which brings people together to recognize their common humanity. May you enjoy a blessed feast. Eid Mubarak.

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