As part of Asian Heritage Month festivities, The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Chief Government Whip and Minister of State and Visita Leelaratna, founder and Chairman of Sirin, participated in the opening of the Sirin Art Exhibition on May 26, 2012 at Lion Dick Brûlé Community Centre, in Kanata. Minister Gordon O'Connor represented the Government of Canada and spoke to members of the community about the Canadian values and importance of connecting with Canadians from all parts of the world.