(Minghui.org) Four cities in Ontario, Canada—Orangeville, Barrie, Cambridge, and Brighton—raised Falun Dafa Day flags in front of their respective city halls from May 6 to May 11, 2026.

This follows a series of flag-raising ceremonies held across Canada between late April and mid-May of this year—spanning from the border city of Amherstburg to Nanaimo near Vancouver. A total of seven cities marked World Falun Dafa Day on May 13. Notably, Members of Parliament (MP) and mayors personally presided over the ceremonies, commending Falun Dafa for bringing the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance to their local communities and honoring the practice for its contributions to promoting social freedom.

Falun Dafa Day flags were raised in Orangeville, Barrie, Cambridge, and Brighton from May 6 to May 11, 2026 (Minghui.org)

MP Attends the Flag-raising Ceremony in Brighton

Flag-raising ceremony in Brighton on May 11. (Minghui.org)

Philip Lawrence MP (second from left) and Mayor Brian Ostrander (third from left) attend the flag-raising ceremony. (Minghui.org)

Mr. Lawrence said he was honored to participate in the World Falun Dafa Day celebration. Falun Dafa is renowned for upholding vital principles such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and peace. As members of this community, he said, we are all deeply connected to these values.

This is the fourth year Mayor Brian Ostrander has attended the flag-raising ceremony. He said he was happy to participate in the World Falun Dafa Day celebration and raise the flag in Brighton.

He added, “What you represent is precisely what we represent: inclusivity, kindness, and the freedom for everyone in this country to choose their own path and freely practice their spiritual beliefs. Therefore, we stand with you here in the Brighton community, and I am delighted to offer my congratulations on this celebration.”

Mayor of Orangeville Presides Over the Flag-Raising Ceremony

A flag-raising ceremony was held in the Town of Orangeville on May 6, 2026. It was the sixth consecutive year the flag was raised in Orangeville. Mayor Lisa Post presided and read the proclamation declaring May 13 Falun Dafa Day in the town.

Mayor Lisa Post presided at the flag-raising ceremony on May 6. (Minghui.org)

Mayor Lisa Post’s proclamation. (Minghui.org)

The proclamation reads, “Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is an advanced exercise and spiritual practice for mind and body that honors the universal values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance; and

“Falun Dafa has benefited both physically and spiritually tens of millions of people from diverse cultural backgrounds in over 100 countries, including Canada, since its public introduction in China in May 1992; and

“Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to a more peaceful, tolerant and compassionate society.”

The flag-raising ceremony in Orangeville (Minghui.org)

Kyle Seeback MP and his letter.

Kyle Seeback, MP, sent a letter to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada. He wrote, “During the last 34 years, the Falun Dafa community has made important contributions to Canadian society, sharing teachings based on the universal founding principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance. Falun Dafa volunteers have also dedicated countless hours to giving free meditation exercises to thousands of Canadians, contributing to a healthier, more harmonious society.

“On behalf of the residents of Dufferin-Caledon, thank you for the positive impact the Falun Dafa Association of Canada has had on Canadian society for the last 34 years. Please accept my best wishes for the Association’s continued efforts to support human rights and freedom of conscience in Canada.”

Flag-Raising in Barrie

Flag-raising was held in Barrie on May 8, 2026, to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day. Mayor Alex Nuttall, Doug Shipley MP, and Doug Downey, Ontario Attorney General and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), sent proclamations or letters to mark the occasion.

Flag-raising ceremony in Barrie on May 8, 2026. (Minghui.org)

Mayor Alex Nuttall and his proclamation.

Mayor Alex Nuttall stated in the proclamation, “The great compassion and forbearance demonstrated by Falun Dafa practitioners have touched the hearts of kind-hearted people all over the world.” He proclaimed May 13, 2026, to be “Falun Dafa Day” in the City of Barrie.

Doug Shipley MP and his letter.

The letter reads, “In commemoration of Falun Dafa Day, we raise a flag today to acknowledge and celebrate the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. Thank you to the Falun Dafa community for spreading light and hope.”

Doug Downey, MPP, and his letter.

The letter reads, “Your ongoing commitment to promoting these virtues through self-reflection and personal cultivation is both admirable and inspiring. The positive contributions made through these practices continue to encourage well-being, mindfulness, and harmony within our communities. I extend my sincere appreciation to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada for your dedication to fostering moral integrity, cultural understanding, and community wellness across the country.”

Flag-Raising in Cambridge

A Flag-raising ceremony was held in the City of Cambridge on the morning of May 8, 2026. Connie Cody MP and Brian Riddell MPP sent letters to mark the occasion.

Flag-raising ceremony in the City of Cambridge on the morning of May 8, 2026. (Minghui.org)

Connie Cody MP and her letter.

Connie Cody MP wrote, “I am pleased to send my regards and best wishes to Canadian practitioners of Falun Dafa as you celebrate our shared values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance.

“For over 30 years, Falun Dafa has spread the principles of benevolence and forbearance to the lives of millions. Falun Dafa also makes an impact in communities across the country through its many volunteer and charitable initiatives.

“Religious freedom and civil liberties are essential to any society, and today, we also celebrate those principles. Practitioners of Falun Dafa continue to be persecuted [by the CCP] around the world, including here in Canada. Not only is this a threat to our national sovereignty, but it is also an affront to basic human dignity.

“However, despite these attacks, which have taken place as long as Falun Dafa has existed, your community perseveres. Your commitment and faith are truly inspiring, and they are the reason Falun Dafa continues to this day.”

Brian Riddell, MPP, and his letter.

Brian Riddell MPP wrote, “As your Member of Provincial Parliament for Cambridge, I am honored to extend my greetings for the 34th Falun Dafa Day. We are fortunate to live in a diverse and vibrant community here in Ontario and across Canada, and Falun Dafa contributes meaningfully to that richness.

“While we are a diverse province and country, Falun Dafa teachings highlight values that bring people together. The principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance help us find common ground and strengthen our ability to live together in mutual respect and harmony.

“Your appreciation for the freedom, diversity, and support found in Canada is deeply valued and warmly reciprocated. Thank you for your continued commitment to promoting these shared values, especially at a time when they are being tested around the world.”

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Category: Dafa Day Recognition