UCC Celebrates Canadian Multiculturalism Day

OTTAWA - June 27, 2012 - Today the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) issued the following statement from Paul Grod, National President, to mark Canadian Multiculturalism Day:

“On behalf of Canada’s 1.3 million Ukrainian Canadians, I am pleased to wish all Canadians a happy Multiculturalism Day.

“One of Canada’s defining principles is our respect for diversity, tolerance and indeed our support for multiculturalism. The Ukrainian Canadian community has helped to open up the West and develop Canadian policy in a number of areas including multiculturalism. We were leaders in supporting the adoption of Canada’s multicultural policies by the federal government forty years ago. Canada is stronger because of our multicultural policy and the work of the UCC’s Ukrainian Community Development Committee.

“Through our community’s efforts, the concept of multiculturalism was enshrined and celebrates our unity as Canadians while respecting our diverse cultures and traditions.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, Provincial Councils, Branches and the Member Organizations of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, I am pleased to proclaim our continued support for Canada’s multiculturalism policies which enhance our social fabric and continue to make our country a model of inspiration and admiration for the world.”