The Guardian has high hopes for the achievements of the
Canadian Bahá’ís. Their national character, which so fortuitously combines the
progressiveness and initiative of the Americans, and the stability and tenacity
of the British, fits them to make great contributions to the progress of the
Faith, both in Canada and throughout the world.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 4 November
1948 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the NSA of Canada; ‘Messages to
Canada’)
