Photo 01:  I have seen first-hand the Aga Khan’s commitment to the ideals of diversity and inclusion. As a nation, we are proud His Highness was granted honorary Canadian citizenship for the leadership he has shown to advance development, pluralism, and tolerance – values that are at the core of our national identity

– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (current)

Photo 02:  As hereditary spiritual leader of the world’s fifteen million Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan has devoted an extraordinary amount of time, toil and resources to the ideals of Islamic culture and history. In doing so, His Highness has greatly contributed to demystifying Islam, throughout the world, by stressing its social traditions of peace, of tolerance and of pluralism.

– Prime Minister Stephen Harper (2006–2015)

Photo 03:  One of the distinct ways in which Canada can help developing nations is to provide the expertise and experience of Canadians in justice, in federalism, in pluralistic democracy. Recognizing our nation’s caring spirit, the Aga Khan cites Canada as a role model for the world and has selected Ottawa as the home of a new global centre for pluralism.

– Prime Minister Paul Martin. (2003–2006)

Photo 04:  In his capacity as a religious leader and through the development network that bears his name, the Aga Khan has contributed significantly to the advancement and stability in Asia and Africa while promoting Islam as a thinking, spiritual faith that teaches compassion.

– Prime Minister Jean Chretien (1993–2003

Photo 05:  The vision and reach of the Aga Khan Foundation reflects the Ismaili community’s sophistication and enlightenment to help other com­munities develop and achieve their goals socially and economically

– Prime Minister Kim Campbell (1993)

Photo 06:  Nine hundred years ago, long before Canada began its magnificent process of nation building, your community was building universities and seats of culture in places far away from here. Today, in Canada and throughout the world, through the industry of individual Ismailis and the assistance of the Aga Khan Foundation for which we salute you, you are building religious centres, hospitals and schools and sharing your energy and your industry and your vision with all of us.

– Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (1984–1993)

Photo 07:  As a religious leader the Aga Khan has promoted a view of Islam as a faith that teaches compassion, tolerance and upholds human dignity.

– Prime Minister John Turner (1984)

Photo 08:  Diversity is not the problem. Negative responses to diversity are the problem. Against this backdrop, it is important to highlight the efforts of people who are choosing a different path. The Global Pluralism Award, by the Global Centre for Pluralism, was envisioned by the Aga Khan, as a way to celebrate extraordinary examples of pluralism in action.

– Prime Minister Joe Clark (1979–1980)

Photo 09:  My friend

– Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau › (1968–1979 and 1980–1984)