The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms clearly spells out
The principles upon which our country was founded – namely, that
our customs as a nation and as individual are governed by the
rule of law, and that freedom of conscience and religion are
fundamental rights for all citizens.

Canada is free and democratic based on tolerance and
Respect for human rights of all people.

As Canadians we have the freedom to choose our governments, to
speak our minds, to practice our religions and to preserve our
ancestral traditions

We welcome into our country, and into our citizenship, people
From all parts of the world and we share with them our rights and
freedoms.

We regard people of all nations as our friends: we send our troops
to foreign lands to preserve peace and to restore freedom and
human rights to oppressed people.

We enjoy equal rights and benefits under the law, without any
discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour,
religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.

Because we are blessed in being permitted to live in Canada, it is
Our duty and privilege to extend to others those rights which we
have come to enjoy.

Whether I was born in Canada or chose this land as my country, I
can say with a clear mind and a joyous heart that: