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Statement on Italian Heritage Month
Angelo Iacono invites his fellow citizen in Alfred-Pellan to celebrate the contributions made by the Italian community in Canada
June 8, 2018 – Laval – Proud to be the son of Italian immigrants, Angelo Iacono, Member of Parliament for Alfred-Pellan and vice-president of the Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group, was eager to highlight the Italian Heritage Month in a statement at the House of Commons on June 4, 2018.
« The month of June, Italian Heritage Month, consecrates our will, as a proud and united community, to remain connected to our roots and our culture. », he states.
Italian Heritage Month gives the opportunity to celebrate the artistic, culinary, cultural and musical contributions of a community proud of its accomplishments. The Italian community in Canada distinguishes itself by its determination and perseverance but also thanks to its members who shine by their excellence in all spheres of society.
Canada is in fact a country with over 1.5 million citizens of Italian descent, of which 20 thousand live in Alfred-Pellan.
Reminding the profound Canadian values of openness, tolerance and multiculturalism, M. Iacono declared that « The beauty of our diversity lies in a harmonious fusion between cultures. Let’s keep on thriving in this beautiful diversity, sharing our cultures and progressing in a spirit of unity»
The Member of Parliament for Alfred-Pellan invites you to celebrate the rich Italian heritage all along the month of June and to share your ties with all that is Italian through his Facebook page @AIaconoMP.
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