 Happy Diwali! Happy Bandit Chord Divas! Today, people in Canada and around the world will come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. This festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, the light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Families and friends will gather to pray, exchange gifts, share meals and light deers in a spirit of hope. Diwali is also a chance to honour the many communities that celebrate this occasion. Canadians of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist faiths, as well as the larger South Asian diaspora, shape our country for the better every day. In the name of our family, Sophie and I wish you a happy Diwali and Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate these occasions.