Sri Lanka, July 1 -- High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka and the Maldivies David McKinnon sending a message on the Canada Day (July 1) said that the day this year is dedicated to celebrate diversity, inclusion and hope.

"COVID-19 knows no borders, and its impact on the health systems, economies and lives have been devastating - particularly for seniors, the marginalised and the most vulnerable. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of working together to respond to the crisis and for the long-term recovery," the message said.

"The bilateral friendship between Sri Lanka and Canada goes back many decades and is strengthened by deep people-to-people ties. Over the past few months, this partnership has been further strengthened a...