Elinor Caplan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, today launched the Welcome Home Campaign for young people aged 5 to 13. The campaign encourages them to welcome new Canadians during 2000 and 2001. I can't think of a better way to celebrate citizenship than to send messages of welcome to new citizens, especially messages from Canadian children.
People come from all over the world to make Canada their new home.
Let's welcome our new friends, neighbours and families. An activity guide encourages children to welcome newcomers in their own communities and to appreciate Canada's rich multicultural fabric. Young people can use the medium of their choice to send messages of welcome. The campaign poster is being distributed to most primary schools across Canada. The Girl Guides of Canada and Scouts Canada saw an immediate association between the messages on the poster and the values of their respective organizations.