Title: Celebrating Canada Day: A Day of Unity, Diversity, and Reconciliation
Toronto, July 1, 2024: As the nation comes together to commemorate Canada Day, the values of unity, diversity, and reconciliation take center stage. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, affirms the significance of this day in recognizing our freedoms, rights, and responsibilities as Canadian citizens.
“Every Canadian has a responsibility to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples,” Minister Miller emphasizes. Understanding the histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities is pivotal in honoring their integral role in shaping Canada’s past, present, and future.
In a bid to promote inclusivity and understanding, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has collaborated with Indigenous creators to share the voices and experiences of Indigenous Peoples directly with new Canadians. A notable initiative includes the video ‘Welcome, there is room,’ now a part of every citizenship ceremony held across the country.
Today, as special citizenship ceremonies unfold nationwide, including a poignant event at the Rogers Centre before the Toronto Blue Jays’ Canada Day game, the spirit of becoming Canadian resonates. Minister Miller describes these ceremonies as deeply moving experiences that encapsulate the essence of national pride.
Encouraging all Canadians to participate in upcoming citizenship ceremonies, Minister Miller invites individuals to renew their pride in being Canadian, embrace diversity, and engage with Indigenous Peoples and cultures. As the values of diversity, equity, and inclusivity define Canada, celebrating what unites us becomes paramount on this day of national significance.
In closing, Minister Miller extends warm wishes for a Happy Canada Day, underlining the celebration of love and respect for Canada as the foundation of our nation’s identity.
For more information on Canada Day events in your area, visit the Canadian Heritage website. Embrace the unity and diversity that make Canada truly unique and celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and reconciliation this Canada Day.
Media Contact: Aissa Diop Director of Communications Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations: Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 media@cic.gc.ca
Toronto, July 1, 2024: As the nation comes together to commemorate Canada Day, the values of unity, diversity, and reconciliation take center stage. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, affirms the significance of this day in recognizing our freedoms, rights, and responsibilities as Canadian citizens.
“Every Canadian has a responsibility to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples,” Minister Miller emphasizes. Understanding the histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities is pivotal in honoring their integral role in shaping Canada’s past, present, and future.
In a bid to promote inclusivity and understanding, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has collaborated with Indigenous creators to share the voices and experiences of Indigenous Peoples directly with new Canadians. A notable initiative includes the video ‘Welcome, there is room,’ now a part of every citizenship ceremony held across the country.
Today, as special citizenship ceremonies unfold nationwide, including a poignant event at the Rogers Centre before the Toronto Blue Jays’ Canada Day game, the spirit of becoming Canadian resonates. Minister Miller describes these ceremonies as deeply moving experiences that encapsulate the essence of national pride.
Encouraging all Canadians to participate in upcoming citizenship ceremonies, Minister Miller invites individuals to renew their pride in being Canadian, embrace diversity, and engage with Indigenous Peoples and cultures. As the values of diversity, equity, and inclusivity define Canada, celebrating what unites us becomes paramount on this day of national significance.
In closing, Minister Miller extends warm wishes for a Happy Canada Day, underlining the celebration of love and respect for Canada as the foundation of our nation’s identity.
For more information on Canada Day events in your area, visit the Canadian Heritage website. Embrace the unity and diversity that make Canada truly unique and celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and reconciliation this Canada Day.
Media Contact: Aissa Diop Director of Communications Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations: Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 media@cic.gc.ca
