On November 3, 2001 Toronto Falun Gong practitioners initiated a celebration activity called "Peace and Compassion Day". Organized by Falun Dafa and Friends of Falun Gong, the "Peace and Compassion Day" festival was supported and/or sponsored by more than 20 organizations, caring professionals and elected officials, including City Councilors, United Nations Association in Canada (Toronto Region) - Human Rights Committee, South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Peace Brigade, University of Toronto Student Administrative Council, Ryerson University Student Administrative Council, Members of Parliament Colleen Beaumier and John Godfrey, Member of the Provincial Parliament George Smitherman, "Eye for the Future" Magazine, "Strand" Newspaper, and Laurence Cohen & Associates, Barrister & Solicitor. The purpose of the event was to promote the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and help create a more peaceful and harmonious society.

Zhen-Shan-Ren pinwheels	Young practitioners practice exercises	The release of white doves
Speech by Canadian Falun Dafa Association representative	Speech by an organizer	Speech by a MP
Photo exhibition of the Path of Fa Rectification	Sending forth righteous thoughts	Young practitioner plays the Chinese zither
Vocal solo by a practitioner	Dance: My home is in a village	Singing Canadian national anthem

Speech by SOS! Global RescueWalk walkers	Chorus by practitioners