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Celebrate Canada
Multiculturalism Day 2006
Canada Revenue Agency, Sudbury
June 12, 2006

On November 13, 2002, the Government of Canada, by Royal Proclamation, designated June 27 of each year as Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society. Ontario International Development Agency promote multiculturalism in Canada and took part in the Multicultural Day event organized by Canada Revenue Agency, Sudbury and again explored the wealth of Canada's diversity. Groups from Sri Lanka, India, Ukraine, Italy, Ruwanda, China, South Africa also participated for the program and all participants had opportunity to enjoy ethnic food from different community groups. Event was colourfull with Dances from cultural groups and  centre is fully packed with visitors.