Embracing Diversity in the GTA
One aspect that sets the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) apart from many other world cities is the diversity of people it attracts. According to Canada’s 2006 Census, nearly 46 per cent of all GTA residents are foreign-born. That’s the highest percentage in North America and even higher than any of the major cities in Australia, the world’s most diverse nation. Many people are drawn to our city because it is a place where people from around the world come together to share their strengths. Our differences though, extend well beyond ethnic origins to varied religious faiths, dietary preferences, and sexual orientations, to name just a few.