Canadian Multiculturalism Day – June 27, 2023

Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a time for Canadians to celebrate our cultural diversity and reaffirm our commitments to equity, inclusion and mutual respect for one another.

Multiculturalism is a cornerstone of our provincial and national identity. In 2046, Alberta is expected to add an additional two million people to its population while becoming increasingly diverse, as arrivals from other countries account for about 55 per cent of the expected growth over the projection period.

This day of recognition is part of the 'Celebrate Canada' days, which highlight our ethnic, linguistic, cultural and regional diversity, and help make Canada a truly welcoming country. More than summer celebrations, they are opportunities to reflect on our values, our past and our future as a society.



Here are a few resources to help you learn more and celebrate:

• Visit the Celebrate Canada events site or view the Canadian Multiculturalism Day events map to find events and other activities in or near your community.

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• Learn more about Canada's actions and initiatives to promote and protect multiculturalism. 

New Mentor Moment Available

Mentor Moments shares the stories and experiences of the mentors in our mentorship programs. The initiative is meant to acknowledge the contributions made by volunteer lawyers and to encourage other Alberta lawyers to consider participating.

Read our latest Mentor Moment.

For more information on Mentor Connect, Mentor Express or the Indigenous Mentorship Program, visit our website.

Office of the Prime Minister of Canada Announcement

Prime Minister Opens the Process to Select the Next Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

On June 20, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, opened the process to select the next justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Russell Brown. Applications from qualified candidates will be accepted until Friday, July 21, 2023.

A non-partisan Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments will be given the task of identifying suitable candidates who are jurists of the highest calibre, functionally bilingual and representative of the diversity of our country.

After the application period closes, the Advisory Board will review applications and submit a shortlist of highly qualified candidates to the Prime Minister for consideration.

Justice Russell Brown was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2015. In recognition of the custom of regional representation, the process will be open to all qualified applicants from Western Canada and Northern Canada.

View the full announcement.