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March 20, 2015 — Toronto – Earlier today, the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, hosted roundtables with a number of Iraqi community organizations to discuss Canada’s contributions to the global fight against the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and to hear from them about the threat posed by this terrorist […]

“Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Falling on the first day of the month of Shawwal on the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a month of prayer, fasting, and charity. “Known as the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast, Eid

Pan Am-themed citizenship ceremony leads the torch’s arrival at Nathan Phillips Square July 9, 2015 — Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander personally welcomed forty-eight new citizens from 14 countries as new Canadians today at a special sport-themed citizenship ceremony. The ceremony took place on the stage where the games medals are

“It is a pleasure to be able to join with Ismailis in Canada and around the world in celebrating Imamat Day – tomorrow is the anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan as Imam of the Shi’a Ismaili Muslims in 1957. “A champion of human dignity and pluralism, the Aga Khan

“Almost 50 years ago, March 21 was designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. “Canada remains committed to combatting racial discrimination in all its forms. We stand with those who fight to end hatred and bigotry throughout the world. “Whenever we see manifestations of racism in Canada, we must act together to

Toronto, Ontario June 19, 2015 As delivered Good afternoon, everyone and thank you for that introduction. Thanks for the chance to be here. It’s wonderful to be back home in Toronto because this is where I’m from, even though home today for my family and for some of us who have traveled in from Durham

“On this day in 1821, Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the Greek flag in the Monastery of Agia Lavra, proclaiming independence from the Ottoman Empire. “This proclamation came on the same day that the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Archangel Gabriel’s Annunciation to the Theotokos – the Virgin Mary. Because of this, the annual celebration

Good morning everyone. How are you?  You look fabulous in this room. I can see those smiles. It is a truly special day for all of us, as we bring this milestone in your life together with a really important milestone in the life of the city and the country – the start of the

Canadian citizenship has been extended to remaining “Lost Canadians” who were born before the first Canadian Citizenship Act took effect in 1947, as well as to their children who were born outside Canada in the first generation. On January 1, 1947, the first Canadian Citizenship Act came into effect. Before that date, a person who

“Today marks the 148th anniversary of Confederation, and what we today proudly hail as Canada Day. Canada Day gives Canadians from coast to coast to coast a chance to pay tribute to our flag, celebrate with family and friends all that is great about our country, and formally recognize the privilege that comes with being