Premier of Ontario, Canada Dalton McGuinty on Thursday hosted a flag raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

"It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to Queen's Park for this historical occasion, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the people's republic of China," McGuinty said at the ceremony. "Congratulations to everyone!"

Ontario and Jiangsu Province of China are sister provinces. Mcguinty has been to China for three times.

(Xinhua News Agency October 2, 2009)