Multiculturalism remains a benefit, not a threat, to Canadian society

Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a reminder to not only respect the diversity of views, but also renew our commitment to call out and eliminate hate crimes, hate speech, and online hate.

If current immigration levels are maintained, Canada’s population will be 50 million in by 2043. This means that the rich cultural diversity of Canada that most of us enjoy today will continue to grow and enrich our country, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY WAHEED KHAN

June 26, 2023

Multiculturalism is now a reality in Canada, as the country's population reached 40 million people on June 16, adding 1.1 million people in 2022. This is a success story for Canada, considering our aging popula...

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