Canadian High Commission launches initiative for pluralism with JoSH
JoSH on stage
JoSH
JoSH on stage
Group picture on stage
Canadian High Commission Head of Communications Andrew Ng launched a Canadian initiative for pluralism in an event today with Karachi young leaders and South Asian-Canadian musical group JoSH. The event, facilitated by youth resource group Blinck, is part of a broader discussion on the role of pluralism and diversity in Canada and Pakistan.
Speaking at the event, Head of Communications Andrew Ng stated “Pluralism goes beyond tolerance to embracing difference as a source of strength. Canada has evolved layers of policies to accommodate our diversity, such as federalism, bilingualism, multiculturalism and aboriginal self-government. Today, most Canadians consider pluralism and diversity to be core values. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah captured the spirit of pluralism in using the phrase ‘unity in diversity.’”
JoSH is a wonderful expression of Canadian pluralism and example of how diversity is a force for creativity. Rup (Rupinder Magon) was born and raised in a practicing Sikh family in Montreal and Q (Qurram Hussain) is a Pakistani immigrant to Canada. JoSH’s musical influences include Pakistani qawwali, Indian ragas, bhangra, pop and hip hop.
In the coming weeks, the Canadian High Commission in partnership with Blinck will be conducting a media campaign to engage Pakistanis on the theme of pluralism. During today’s event, the Canadian High Commission honoured the memory of slain Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti on the one-year anniversary of his assassination
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Fareeha Iftikhar
Media Officer
Canadian High Commission
Fareeha.Iftikhar@international.gc.ca
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