Statement by Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27

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I join Canadians on June 27 in celebrating Multiculturalism Day. Canada is viewed around the world as a land of opportunity, a country whose unique historical experience of ordered liberty has created a society based on freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
In no small part, this is the result of individuals and communities that have immigrated to Canada—from Mathieu Da Costa, the navigator and interpreter who came ashore in Canada in the 17th century with Samuel de Champlain and Pierre Dugua; to the United Empire Loyalists who settled Upper Canada and the Maritimes in the 18th century; to the East and Central European immigrants in the 19th century who helped complete the colonization of the West; to the Chinese railway workers who united the country by building important segments in the spine of steel across the North American continent; to the refugees who come here to escape war and oppression; to the high tech workers of today whose presence here strengthens our economy and diversifies our culture.
Anchored in our traditions of constitutional monarchy, unity in diversity, and pride in a shared Canadian identity, multiculturalism is an enduring source of Canada’s strength, and an important contributor to our future prosperity.
Information:
Alykhan Velshi
Senior Special Assistant
Office of the Secretary of State
Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity
819 934-1122

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Statement by Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27

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