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Ontario’s rich diversity

Published date:
Feb 17, 2017

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Deepa Mehta at the 7th Annual Canadian Filmmakers’ Party, 2012. Photo courtesy of Canadian Film Centre

Photo: Deepa Mehta at the 7th Annual Canadian Filmmakers’ Party, 2012. Photo courtesy of Canadian Film Centre

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Deepa Mehta

When I think of Ontario, I think of inclusion, diversity and the resulting richness it brings to our province. In a world that is becoming alarmingly xenophobic and nativist, we are in my opinion a haven for the "other."

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