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Some politicians are focusing a great deal of attention on "Canadian values", particularly as they pertain to immigration.

There's an almost hysterical fear that if Canada permits people to move here who don't share these "values", which are rarely defined, then somehow the country will go down the drain.

The foremost purveyor of this idea in national politics has been former Conservative cabinet minister Kellie Leitch. She received a blizzard of free publicity from the media in her campaign to lead her party.

Earlier this month in Ottawa, the Global Centre for Pluralism officially opened its doors. The centre is a partnership between the Aga Khan and the government of Canada and is yet another important example of the bridge-building he has spearheaded along with support for important humanitarian causes in Canada and in the global south. The many institutions the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and his community have supported in Canada and around the world are shining examples of service to the community and the less fortunate.

Participants in this weekend's World Partnership Walk won't just be stretching their limbs -- they'll be fighting world poverty.
For nine years, Londoners have gathered for a nine-kilometre trek at Springbank Park to raise money for health care, education and rural development in impoverished communities in Africa and Asia.

'It teaches people to help themselves,' said convener Nizar Amlani.

This year's event is expected to draw 250 walkers and raise $47,000 in pledges.