Arefeh Tajzadeh, daughter of reformist Mostafa Tajzadeh, in Canada

Canada welcomes you as you are. Canada wants your diversity, traditions, foods, clothing, religion, lifestyle choices, and all the things that make you your best. Canada does not encourage newcomers to assimilate or to adhere to Canadian values. In fact, “Canadian culture”, however you choose to describe it, is an amalgam of global cultures fueled by the diversity of nations we welcome to Canada. Multiculturalism and inclusivity are Canadian strengths and the cornerstone of the Canadian way of life.