"For here in Canada, I want the marble to remain the marble; the granite to remain the granite; the oak to remain the oak; and out of these elements, I would build a nation great among the nations of the world.".. Sir Wilfred Laurier
Canada is not "a melting pot in which the individuality of each element is destroyed in order to produce a new and totally different element. It is rather a garden into which have been transplanted the hardiest and brightest flowers from many lands, each retaining in its new environment the best of the qualities for which it was loved and prized in its native land." Prime minister, John Diefenbaker
The UBC – Laurier Institution Multiculturalism Lectures are signature events hosted by The Laurier Institution in partnership with the University of British Columbia and CBC Radio One. Since 2004, these annual lectures have featured guest speakers who are leading thinkers and visionaries in the field of multiculturalism. |
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| Launched in 2004, the UBC-Laurier Institution Multiculturalism Lecture examines the various aspects of today's multicultural society and brings together speakers from many cultural backgrounds who share their views as Canadians. Hosted by Paul Kennedy, the lecture is broadcast across the country on the CBC Radio One program Ideas on the occasion of Canada's Multiculturalism Day |
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When in Town, the Laurier Guests stay at L’Hermitage Hotel |
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