Canada's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition may appear icy with its sharply angled white exterior, but the country aims to offer visitors a warm experience by showcasing its openness, cultural diversity and other attributes. The pavilion's exterior architecture represents a natural phenomenon seen in Canada called an "ice jam," which occurs when river ice melts and flows at the onset of spring, a long-awaited season in the country where winter temperatures can fall below minus 50 C. "Canada's theme is regeneration," Laurie Peters, commissioner general for Canada at the expo, said in a recent interview, explaining that the intention is partly to present a "renewed" image of her country beyond its well-known natural wonders such as Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains.
"Many people know and love Canada for its nature and natural beauty...
but they perhaps don't know as much about Canada's creativity and diversity and commitment to sustainability," she said. Canada, built by immigrants from around the world, has actively promoted inclusion and respect for diversity, with its multicultural society made up of three founding peoples -- aboriginal, French and British -- and a rich tapestry of other racial and ethnic groups. English and French are both used as Canada's official languages.
In 1988, the country became the first in the world to enshrine its multiculturalism policy in legislation. During the expo, visitors will be offered an "analog experience" at a time when many thi.