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Event - Opening of Burnaby Jamatkhana- 1985-08-23
Canadian Prime Minister Mr. Brian Mulroney opened Ismaili Jamat Khana and Centre in Burnaby, B.C. in presence of Mowlana Hazar Imam, Begum Salimah and Prince Amyn Mohammad.
"Canada is not content simply to assist immigrants to establish themselves in her society at the lowest common denominator of what they can contribute, but positively encourages them to express whatever is most valuable in the cultures of their origin and be proud of it."
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SPEECH BY HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN IN CANADA - 1985-08-23
Posted March 24th, 2010 by heritageRight Honourable Prime Minister, the Honourable Premier of British Columbia, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished guests.Three years and one month ago, I had the honour of inviting the Former Lieutenant-Governor to lay the foundation stone of the building which we now see complete before us. Today it gives Me the very greatest pleasure to welcome the Prime Minister, Mr. Mulroney, and to thank him for agreeing to perform the opening ceremony.
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