AGA KHAN SPEAKS TO THOUSANDS IN TORONTO AND VANCOUVER - 2005-06-10

VANCOUVER (CP) -- Thousands of people from across North America got a rare glimpse of their Ismaili spiritual leader Friday as the Aga Khan addressed followers in a private service at the Trade and Convention Centre. People began lining up at 5 a.m. for an opportunity to listen to their Imam. The Ismaili spiritual leader addressed his faithful Friday on ethics and philanthropy. Both meetings, morning and evening attracted about 20,000 followers each. Two similar sessions in Toronto Wednesday 8th June attracted about 35,000 people each.