Ottawa, July 1, 2019—The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

The Toronto Raptors have succeeded in establishing themselves as a major cultural and economic player in both the city of Toronto and beyond, with several offshoots of the outdoor fan zone Jurassic Park popping up in the suburbs and across Canada. The Raptors have cemented themselves into the fabric and psyche of the city, with Raptors gear flying off the shelves.