Today is Eid al-Adha, a day Muslims will commemorate the Festival of Sacrifice. For some, it will be the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

I am delighted to extend my best wishes to the people of Fijian descent as you celebrate the 42nd anniversary of your independence.

Minister John Yap conveyed on behalf of the Government of British Columbia to the government of Hong Kong SAR condolences on the tragic ferry accident off Lamma Island on Oct. 1, 2012.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Ugandan descent as they celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their independence as a nation and country.

I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of Korean descent all over the world as you come together to celebrate Chuseok this September 30th as has been done for hundreds and hundreds of years.

As Rosh Hashanah ushers in the first of the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora'im, I would like to extend my best wishes to all those celebrating the Jewish New Year.

All British Columbians were horrified to hear of the devastation caused by Saturday’s twin earthquakes in East Azerbaijan Province, Northwest Iran. Over 300 people have been killed and over 3000 injured, mostly women and children.

The Province's annual Report on Multiculturalism outlines commitments to multiculturalism over the fiscal year by ministries and Crown agencies. The 2010/11 report has been tabled in the legislature and is now available to the public.