The Druze immigrated to Canada in search of better economic and educational opportunities for themselves and their children, and to escape conflicts and political instability in the region. Most Druze in Canada live in major cities such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
The Druze are working to preserve their identity, culture, and religious teachings by establishing associations and cultural and religious centers. These associations aim to promote cooperation and solidarity among members of the community and provide a space to express the Druze identity and practice religious rituals. In addition, these associations organize cultural, recreational, and educational activities to enhance integration and inclusion into the wider Canadian society.
The President of the Canadian Druze Society in Toronto, Mohammad Abu Hamdan, affirms that the main goal of holding the conference is "to preserve our unity, customs, and traditions, for which we accept no substitute, in addition to strengthening the bonds of sincere cooperation and documenting the relationships between the Druze in the diaspora and their motherland, whether their roots are from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, or Palestine."
Note: The attached photo is from one of the Canadian Druze society conferences.
