Canada welcomed many from around the world, embracing the notion of multiculturalism and diversity
By Anar Popatia, Vancouver Sun October 3, 2012
As nearly any Canadian knows, 1972 was a momentous year: after all, Paul Henderson scored the decisive goal against the Soviet Union in the ice hockey Summit Series in the midst of the Cold War, sparking national pride.
But 1972 also saw a string of conflicts across the world. In Uganda, it was the year when the country’s dictator, Idi Amin, ordered Ugandans of Asian origin to leave the country within three months. Forced to find new homes, many of the refugees found shelter in Canada.
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