“I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism.And that’s how I operate my life. “
– Oprah Winfrey
Ottawa, March 21, 2012 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued
the following statement recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
“March 21st marks the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
“As Canadians join with people around the world in marking this day, we should be proud of our country’s success
in fostering a welcoming and peacefully pluralistic society in which citizens of many different backgrounds live together harmoniously.