Dalai Lama Gets Honorary Canadian Citizenship
The House of Commons has unanimously decided to offer the Dalai Lama honorary Canadian citizenship. It is an act meant to show a certain level of solidarity with his position while not having to forthwrightly declare that Canada supports a free Tibet. Indeed support for a free Tibet may not be the actual case. Rather support for religious freedom and the message of peaceful living that the Dalai Lama represents is likely what garners him much of the support he receives. Prior recipients of honorary citizenship include Nelson Mandela and Raoul Wallenberg.
Apparently the Dalai Lama is scheduled to make another visit to Canada in September. I'm sure the 'Buddah Tour 2006' will play to sold out crowds wherever he decides to speak.
Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681462.cms