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Throwback: The Dalai Lama in Canada

Throwback: The Dalai Lama in Canada

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The Dalai Lama announced plans for his succession ahead of his 90th birthday this weekend. The spiritual leader has visited Canada several times, including in 1990, when he wasn't officially recognized by the Canadian government. That changed in 2006, when Parliament unanimously adopted a motion, giving him honorary citizenship.
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