'The feeling of inclusion:' what Canada means to actress Zoie Palmer
'This is a country where you can be who you are.'
If there's one word that's synonymous with Canada for Zoie Palmer it's "inclusion."
The well-travelled Dark Matter star has seen a vast array of cultures and traditions worldwide but for her, nothing compares to the openness of Canada. In a time where there is so much division in the world, Canada continues to follow its belief in always accepting people for who they are, no matter where they're from.
Don't miss the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards airing Sunday, March 12 at 8 pm/8:30 NT on CBC. Palmer was one of 10 finalists for this year's Fan's Choice Award.
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What defines Canada for you? Is there a time that you were proud to be Canadian, or perhaps a time you felt disappointed? Is there a place, person, or event in your life that sums up what being Canadian is to you?
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