The idea of diversity has become a polarizing topic in the public discourse over the past couple of years. The western world has experienced an influx of refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland in search of asylum, which has prompted debates from politicians, to the common folk, on how sympathetic a country’s borders should be. Divisionary walls have been hotly debated, immigrants have been detained, while religious institutions have experienced unsettling acts of terrorism. More than ever, one’s physical attributes, be it the colour of their skin or the presence of devotional veils, have become fodder for much broader issues. In the face of such divisiveness, Canada has continued to exercise…