Title: Minister Marc Miller Champions Reconciliation and Inclusivity on Canada Day
Toronto, July 1, 2024 – As Canada commemorates its freedoms and reflects on the rights and responsibilities of its citizens this Canada Day, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, delivered a powerful message emphasizing the importance of understanding and honoring the histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
In his address, Minister Miller highlighted the significance of recognizing Indigenous Peoples as integral to Canada’s past, present, and future, urging all Canadians to play a role in advancing reconciliation. Emphasizing the need to understand the rights and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, he stressed the government’s commitment to working with Indigenous creators to amplify their voices and experiences to new Canadians.
One impactful initiative is the video ‘Welcome, there is room,’ produced in collaboration with Indigenous creators, now showcased at every citizenship ceremony across the country. Minister Miller expressed his pride in attending a special citizenship ceremony at the Rogers Centre before the Toronto Blue Jays’ Canada Day game, emphasizing the emotional significance of witnessing newcomers take their oath of citizenship.
Encouraging all Canadians to participate in citizenship ceremonies in their area, Minister Miller invited individuals to visit the Canadian Heritage website to learn more about Canada Day celebrations nearby. He expressed hope that the day’s festivities would reinvigorate pride in being Canadian, inspire support for community and Indigenous initiatives, and foster a deeper understanding of Canada’s diverse and multicultural landscape.
Minister Miller concluded his statement with a resounding “Happy Canada Day!” signifying unity and reverence for the country’s values and principles.
For media inquiries, please contact: Aissa Diop, Director of Communications, Minister’s Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada at Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca. For more information, reach out to Communications Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada at media@cic.gc.ca or 613-952-1650.
Toronto, July 1, 2024 – As Canada commemorates its freedoms and reflects on the rights and responsibilities of its citizens this Canada Day, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, delivered a powerful message emphasizing the importance of understanding and honoring the histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
In his address, Minister Miller highlighted the significance of recognizing Indigenous Peoples as integral to Canada’s past, present, and future, urging all Canadians to play a role in advancing reconciliation. Emphasizing the need to understand the rights and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, he stressed the government’s commitment to working with Indigenous creators to amplify their voices and experiences to new Canadians.
One impactful initiative is the video ‘Welcome, there is room,’ produced in collaboration with Indigenous creators, now showcased at every citizenship ceremony across the country. Minister Miller expressed his pride in attending a special citizenship ceremony at the Rogers Centre before the Toronto Blue Jays’ Canada Day game, emphasizing the emotional significance of witnessing newcomers take their oath of citizenship.
Encouraging all Canadians to participate in citizenship ceremonies in their area, Minister Miller invited individuals to visit the Canadian Heritage website to learn more about Canada Day celebrations nearby. He expressed hope that the day’s festivities would reinvigorate pride in being Canadian, inspire support for community and Indigenous initiatives, and foster a deeper understanding of Canada’s diverse and multicultural landscape.
Minister Miller concluded his statement with a resounding “Happy Canada Day!” signifying unity and reverence for the country’s values and principles.
For media inquiries, please contact: Aissa Diop, Director of Communications, Minister’s Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada at Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca. For more information, reach out to Communications Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada at media@cic.gc.ca or 613-952-1650.
