L'ASSOCIATION DES MUSULMANS PROGRESSITES DU CANADA

CANADA DAY 2004 PHOTOS

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n her Keynote Speech, Dr.Mawani said “In a world where many societies are torn apart by conflict between different ethnic, religious and tribal groups, Canada offers a rare example of a veritable microcosm of the world coming together and living in peaceful harmony – in a common citizenship that is not defined by a particular religion, culture or ethnicity.”

Dr. Mawani said that while human societies are by nature diverse or pluralist, not all practice pluralism because pluralism requires active participation in society’s diversity.  She also said that Canada ’s successful pluralism is found in its strong civil society and that “embracing diversity is a work in progress” and for Canada , pluralism has become a key national value.