In the month of January, Tamils across Canada mark the start of Tamil Heritage Month.

Canada is proud to be home to one of the largest Tamil diasporas in the world. This month, we honour the many great contributions that Tamil Canadians have and continue to make for our country.

Whether it be politics, business, the arts, Tamil Canadians continue to give us a reason to celebrate one of greatest strengths as a country: our diversity.

I encourage everyone to learn more about the rich history and achievements of Tamil Canadians, while also reflecting on the lived experiences and stories of resilience from the community. I know that this will be a month filled with pride and joy even though this year's celebrations will once again be different.

I wish you all a wonderful Tamil Heritage Month!