Iraqi journalist finds peace and acceptance in Montreal

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I came to Canada with my family 24 years ago escapingpersecution back home. In Montreal, I have found understandingand acceptanceamong Canada's multi-ethnic culture.

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HussainAlHilliis awriter and journalist. He hascovered wars in Iraq,conflicts, and theMiddle East.