Celebrating Toronto’s rainbow of cultures on Newcomer Day 2017
Canada is known for its acceptance of diversity. At the 2017 Newcomers Day, the celebration of cultures was marked with the welcoming of new Canadian citizens. Mayor John Tory enunciated the Canadian culture by acknowledging the contribution of immigrants and their value to society. Albert Wong, Citizenship Judge, IRCC was handing out citizenship certificates at Nathan Phillips Square. The deserving new Canadians bonded with each other and partook in each other’s happiness.