Home. —Vivian Vassos, Executive Editor
Sand between my toes, dewy grass to lay on, beautiful vistas as far as the eye can see. —Stephanie Beard, Digital and Assistant Art Director, Production Manager To me, Canada means: freedom, diversity and acceptance. Pride that my country and government are a reflection of my values. It means peace of mind when I go to sleep at night and being grateful for my safety. It means four seasons in one day and jokes that only we understand. —Hazel Picco, Public Relations and Social Media Editor A place where I am free, happy and safe. —Kim Izzo, Deputy Editor Being Canadian is wonderful because we’re such a young country: a spritely 150! While other nations carry the baggage and burdens of lengthier histories, our story is just being written. While we can and should pay our respect and admiration to those who have already laid a great foundation, it’s up to us to decide what Canada will become. And I truly believe we’re up to the task. —Jeff Hannaford, Art Director
Proud to belong to a place where socialism isn’t a four-letter word. Share and share alike, we do indeed. —Tara Losinski, Assistant Managing Editor Cozy, music-filled places to wide open spaces. — Colleen Nicholson, contributing Deputy Art Director I tried but ultimately failed to come up with anything worthy that didn’t include “beer” or “hockey.” —Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor
Canada isn’t perfect, but it’s the only country on earth where people of every age and ability, every culture and creed live equally, side by side, amid natural wonders and man-made metropolises. We’re the closest humanity has come to creating an ideal society. You know, despite the occasional mid-June blizzard. —Mike Crisolago, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Enjoying a glass of wine on the deck of my 1890s Queen Anne small-town home with the dog at my feet is one of the simple joys of this peaceful country that I love. —Arlene Stacey, Managing Editor Canadians are known for being “nice,” but it goes beyond politeness. As a transplanted American who happily calls Canada home, I love the great spirit, energy and diversity of the True North. Beautiful land, beautiful people. Now, that’s nice. —Cynthia Ross Cravit, Online Content Director When I think of Canada, I think of its vast landscapes and beauty. And I love the freedoms and responsibilities that come with living in one of the safest nations in the world. We’re lucky to be here. —Laura Grande, Online Content Editor
That with a Canadian passport I am welcome anywhere in the world and, better still, I get to come back. —Derick Chetty, Fashion Director at Large