Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada, has sent a congratulatory message to the Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) on the occasion of the opening of its national office in Ottawa. As the ANCC told PanARMENIAN.Net, the message specifically says, "The Armenian-Canadian community has made a profound contribution to Canada in many domains. Your new permanent office in the nation's capital will ensure that Parliament and the Government of Canada are aware of the concerns and aspirations of Armenian-Canadians." Over 30 MPs and Senators attended ANCC's national office opening on April 25.

The Prime Minister's heartfelt sentiments and initiative are greatly appreciated by tens of thousand members and supporters of ANCC, said Aris Babikian, the Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of Canada. "We are proud and honored with our association and cooperation with the Prime Minister. It is a great pleasure to see a government and a Prime Minister with such a compassionate and principled feelings towards Canadians and their concerns."