Canadian Values 

Even though this blog is dedicated to Art, I've been feeling the urge recently to share my vision of what it means to be Canadian and to be living in a truly free country. I've lived and been to many places on this planet and seen many things, good and bad. I've seen how the absence of true liberty and the lack social consciousness bring out the dark demons of mankind.

I feel tremendously privileged to be living in a lively, participative society based on genuine human and humane values. A society where we smile to each other everyday, hold doors for the next person, greet strangers, and take care of one another. A transparent society where each individual is encouraged by all to develop his/her full potential as a complete, serene, happy and creative human being for the benefit of all. We are a rich society, not because of dollars and natural resources, but because we produce formidable individuals within the close-knit family of human bonds.

If I can encompass in just one sentence what it means to me to be Canadian for my fellow citizens, it would be -

"I am ready to die to defend your right to think differently than me and to be different."

"Je suis prêt à mourir pour défendre ton droit à penser et à être différent de moi."