Right Honourable Stephen Harper

Prime Minister of Canada's Message to the Delegates of the

27th World Religions Conference
 

It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings to all those attending the 27th World Religions Conference at the University of Waterloo.

This unique event - the largest multi-faith conference of its kind in Canada - brings together individuals from a wide range of religious beliefs and philosophical traditions to explore issues of shared concern. Members of faith communities have an integral part to play in promoting tolerance, openness, and understanding toward others. The fact that you have been assembling in a spirit of dialogue and congeniality for almost three decades speaks to your commitment to foster mutual understanding, respect and acceptance and, thus to make the world a better place.

I am certain that the theme of this year's conference "How Religion Can Protect the Environment", will stimulate a great deal of enlightening and thought-provoking discussion, and that this event will continue to thrive as an inspiring gathering where ideas can flourish for the common good.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, please accept my best wishes for a pleasant and productive meeting.

Signed

Steven Harper

Ottawa 2007

View Adobe PDF of original greeting message