Canadian PM wishes Tamil community a happy Pongal in Tamil
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted a video of himself speaking in Tamil to wish the Tamil community worldwide a happy Pongal festival. Canada's parliament, in October 2016, had voted to designate January as the Tamil Heritage month, as a recognition of the contribution of Tamil-Canadians. "It is a time for joy, celebration, and community", said Trudeau in the video.