On 2010-05-03 09:11:01, Bob Paterson said:
Fairness and hard work will benifit all. This will be no suprise to most of our parents and grandparents. Lets try to do even better.

On 2009-07-01 21:52:16, John Ryerson said:
I attended a citizenship ceremony today in Markham. Now I can join the majority of GTA residents that have had that experience. The judge asked everyone in the audience to join in a renewal of their citizenship oath to Canada. A powerful way to expand our appreciation of our Canada and our people

On 2009-03-30 05:59:20, J. Patrick Boyer, Q.C., president, Blue Butterfly Books said:
Diversity opens our eyes, spreads our minds, and keeps us from becoming smug or complacent. However much we may already know, seeing others unlike ourselves reveals how much more there still is beyond us, new realms to encounter. Living in a diverse society puts that experience within daily reach, just a smile or conversation away. Diversity sparks us to think free, and to be free.

On 2009-03-26 22:54:39, Midori Kurts said:
When I look around the city of Toronto, I feel extremely privileged to live in a city that is so multicultural and diverse. Diversity is an important way to become aware of different cultures and is extremely important to me. I am happy being a culturally diverse person and am proud of my roots and through diversity we are given the opportunity to learn, share, and experience all cultures from around the world. Diversity allows us a way to get rid of our ethnocentrism and in my personal opinion makes Toronto an interesting and unique place to live. I think that is why I love Toronto so much, because of its acceptance of different cultures though our different cuisines, and eclectic shops and areas.

On 2009-03-26 17:38:53, Ashley Gaete said:
Diversity is not just a word in the english language; it is an adjective, a noun, and a verb, and everytime we use the word diversity, it mean something important. I am proud to say that my parents are both non-canadians because it shows that I am a unique individual who loves who they are and is not afraid to show it. Back to the times of slavery or early Canadian life, many people who were not of the majority were discriminated against and thought to be of less value. I was born and raised in a city where the majority has now become the minority, where racial boundaries have been broken and a place I am super proud to call my home. To be diverse is to be open minded and experienced. When diversity is excepted everywhere is when peace and happiness are no longer a privilage but a right to everyone. Diversity should be everywhere and not just in concentrated big cities. I hope one day that the population of the world has spread itself equally without anyone getting hurt.

On 2009-03-18 12:29:19, Arta Ghanbari said:
A lack of diversity leads to the ghastly detention camps in Western Europe, the 2000 mile wall between the border of the U.S and Mexico, the haunting gas chambers in the communism era, and the “slums” formed to isolate immigrants from new opportunities. We need diversity. Otherwise, there would be a never-ending war destroying countries as people fight for power, and the title of being “the best race.” Just as we like to have 150 ice cream flavours available to us, we should feel the same about having 150 different cultures to educate ourselves with. You can learn something from everyone; especially in Canada, where people have the opportunity to gain knowledge from the people they come across every day. Difference is important for a functioning society. Nobody likes to wear the same outfit every single day, forever, so why would anyone want to live just knowing one type of culture, forever? Even if it’s appreciation by going to an ethic restaurant, diversity is what got you the delicious souvlaki on the Danforth, the rich pasta in Little Italy, and the traditional Zong Zi in China Town. The acceptance of diversity, is the ultimate appreciation of the world beyond our front doors.

On 2009-03-13 15:12:11, Ben Shilletto said:
Diversity, by definition is the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness. To me diversity is when multiple cultures come together and mesh. This doesn't mean losing their heritage, but in fact they share their culture with one another. With diversity comes the getting along of people and communities. It also provides people with a knowledge of other cultures.Canada is an excellent example of diversity and is known worldwide for this. If all countries were as accepting for diversity, there would be a reduced number problems in the world

On 2009-02-20 21:33:33, Michelle Chung said:
To me, diversity not only means different traditions, cultures, and languages, but also the coming together of it. To me, diversity means the acceptance between different cultures and allowing these different cultures to become blessing instead of barriers. Diversity is the ultimate tool to making the world a better place by taking all these different perspectives and taking them into account to solve anything. By using instead of abusing different cultures/ languages, we can use it to our advantage by being more open to them and learning more about them instead of basing our knowledge on stereotypes.

On 2008-08-14 02:51:04, Clement Benjamin said:
Diversity is best achieved when the purpose of increasing participants' cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills, which is based on training will benefit an organization by protecting against civil rights violations, increasing the inclusion of different identity groups, and promoting better teamwork.For diversity to really play it’s role effectively, the following positive approaches can be adopted by managers leading heterogeneous teams in order to seek positive effects:•Recognize that diversity will bring a greater skills base when managed properly •Improve the overall climate on diverse project teams in order to improve satisfaction, reduce conflicts, and improve team member retention •Encourage creativity, flexibility, and innovation among the team members which will allow the injection of new ideas and challenge the normal organizational mindsets To conclude managing diversity provides greater opportunities for teams with better performance, and greater strategic awareness, which enables them to be more innovative and responsive.

On 2008-04-05 13:11:27, Bette Lebarge said:
the simple fact is that we here in Toronto are living proof of a diverse population. it's being able to enjoy and have access to different foods, different cultural touchpoints, opinions, experiences. we are all human; it is not an 'us and them' mentality. we are all in this together to learn and to grow. To be able to share our lives and cultures with each other is an unbelievable gift, a blessing, that far too many other people in the world, unfortunately, cannot do for fear of reprisal.

On 2007-11-28 21:16:41, Loretta Belford said:
Diversity is non-imposing. It is an invitation from people of different parts of the world to share in their culture and beliefs. Diversity brings the world to your doorstep. There is no greater sense of mpowerment. Thank you Canada.

On 2007-06-25 19:15:26, Ann Manno said:
Multi-culturalism allows us all to display our own cultural identities, and,at the same time, all sharng our oneness in our Canadian identity.

On 2007-05-19 21:57:10, ANASTASIA said:
ITS COOL

On 2007-04-01 12:28:53, Sanja Rankovic said:
In my opinion, diversity is one of Canada's biggest qualities. Diversity teaches us to accept other peoples' lifestyle, culture, language, etc. This is very important to me since I come from a different country that is a big part of who I am and my lifestyle, and it is important for me to be accepted for who I am and to be able to still continue my culture.

On 2007-03-27 12:31:05, Karen Kingsmill said:
Diversity throughout a country is extremely important and valuable, and is the one of the main factors that makes Toronto so special. I feel fortunate to live in a city in which I am surrounded by so many different cultures. To me, diversity means acceptance and understanding of other people. It means forming no judgment about the outer appearance of others before one gets to know their personalities, and to be friendly and welcoming to one another. It also represents a constant stream of learning about other people and their unique experiences and backgrounds. It is fascinating to learn about the different cultures throughout the world, and to be able to discover similarities and differences between them. When living in a diverse society, one should find it very interesting to learn about different lifestyles and gain insight from the stories they are told.