According to a recent Institute for Research on Public Policy study by Jeffrey Reitz — Pro-immigration Canada: Social and Economic Roots of Popular Views –  Canadians’ continued support of high levels of immigration “is underpinned by belief in immigration as an economic benefit and pride in Canadian multiculturalism.” Released this week,  the study’s data indicates [...]

Every week, 2,000 newcomers arrive in Ontario; and, every day they are helped by inspirational community-building leaders who not only support the settlement and integration of newcomers but celebrate Ontario’s diverse cultures by their actions. Since 2007, the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has celebrated Canadian Multiculturalism Day with a presentation of the province’s [...]

June is the month to celebrate the peoples of Canada – from the federally recognized National Aboriginal History Month, to Vancouver designating June as Greek Heritage Month and Portuguese Heritage Month, even TVOntario’s programming focus on Canada’s South Asian community. Numerous cultural events and activities abound…something for everyone! In 1996 Governor General Romeo LeBlanc declared [...]

Much can and should be said about the idea of bringing communities together who traditionally have been in conflict, either here in Canada and/or abroad, to enable understanding and reconciliation. But when you have that conversation amongst some of Canada’s youth and include what it means to be both an active Canadian and engaged global [...]

There still may be time: the deadline to nominate a candidate to receive the Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism is March 1, 2010.   The federal Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism annual award recognizes “individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canadian multiculturalism and the integration of cultural communities and new Canadians.” In an interesting spin, the [...]