Curator of Canadian Immigration Exhibit Also an Immigrant

Starting May 1, 2013, the New Media Wall at the Ryerson University Image Centre in downtown Toronto, Ontario, will be displaying a multimedia exhibit about various aspects of immigration to Canada, particularly by refugees.  Among those whose works will be on display at the Canadian immigration exhibit will be Ruth Kaplan, Andrew Suri and Meera Margaret Singh.  The first exhibit curator of the Ryerson University Image Center, Dr. Gaelle Morel, is herself an immigrant from France.  She describes herself as a “happy immigrant” and hopes to engage viewers of different backgrounds who will see digital photos and videos displayed on eight large screens.  The “Here and There” Canadian immigration exhibit will be held at the Ryerson University Image Centre May 1-June 2, 2013, and also June 19-August 25, 2013.  

Speaking of this exhibit, Dr. Morel recently declared, “Canada is a country of immigrants; a country that needs immigration; a country that is defined by this subject.”  She went on to say, “When you think Canada, you think immigration.”  The truth of these statements can be seen, not only at the “Here and There” exhibit, but also throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and across Canada, whose population is becoming increasingly diverse as hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals immigrate to Canada every year.  Just in 2012, there were 257,515 people from around the globe who were approved for Canadian immigration and of that number, 98,826 moved to the province of Ontario.  With a population of 2,750,000 (October 2012), Toronto, is among the most ethnically-diverse cities in Canada, with large immigrant communities from every region of world.

People immigrate to Canada for different reasons, but a common thread is a desire to find better opportunities for life.  Canada has a good reputation for its humanitarian efforts and offers a new home to many refugees across the planet who are experiencing very difficult (and often dangerous) situations in their home country.  Others apply for Canadian immigration because they hope to fill one of the thousands of Canada job openings that are going unfilled across the country because of a severe labor shortage.  All likely want to enjoy the high standard of living that is available in this incredible country of immigrants. 

Written by: Canadian Visa Expert - Immigration services