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Mary Simon

Governor General of Canada

Artistic initiatives like the Scarborough Folk Fest create spaces for artists to build bridges between peoples and generations. It amplifies the beautiful versatility of music and showcases the strength of our cultural diversity.



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Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada

I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending Scarborough Folk Fest 2022. This event features a showcase of the richness and diversity of folk music by artists from across Canada and around the world.



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Doug Ford

Premier of Ontario

This festival is an opportunity to celebrate the rich musical and performing arts traditions of many diverse people who have made Scarborough a great place to live, work and raise families.



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Salma Zahid

Member of Parliament
Scarborough Centre

By bringing together artists from across Canada and abroad, Parampara Canada hopes not only to showcase the beauty of different cultures but also provide a venue for inclusivity, better understanding, and camaraderie among diverse communities.



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John Tory

Mayor of Toronto

I am delighted that wonderful events like these are taking place in Toronto. Arts and culture can be incredible forces for the development of an individual, group or community, and they promote intercultural connections including tolerance, understanding, friendship and social cohesion.



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Doly Begum

Member of Provincial Parliament
Scarborough Southwest

Scarborough Folk Fest is a spectacular occasion for Scarborough residents and visitors alike to come together and share music, dance, and conversation in our diverse and multicultural community.



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Alicia Vandermeer

President & CEO SHN Foundation

The Scarborough Folk Festival demonstrates the diversity and inclusion that all of us in Scarborough hold dear. This diversity makes our community so unique.