Haroon Siddiqui is editorial page editor emeritus of The Toronto Star, Canada's largest newspaper.

He writes a twice-weekly column which explores, among other things, the pioneering theme of cosmopolitan, post-modern Canada as a global village and a 21st century trend-setter in peaceful heterogeneity. He seeks a broader definition of Canadian collectivity, inclusive not only of the distinct identities of our First Nations and French-Canadians but also newer immigrants. Hence his critiques of outmoded cliches and stereotypes of

immigrants and minorities in our public discourse.

From 1990 to 1998, Mr. Siddiqui was The Star's Editorial Page Editor.

Earlier, he was National Editor, News Editor, and a foreign affairs analyst. He has visited 40 countries, and covered, among others, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the American hostage crisis in Iran, and the Iran-Iraq war.

Before joining The Star in 1978, he worked for 10 years at the Brandon Sun in Manitoba, the last four as managing editor.

Mr. Siddiqui is a member of the:

• Order of Ontario, awarded in December 2000.

• Editorial Division of the Canadian Newspaper Association where he chaired its diversity committee which works with newspapers to reflect Canada's diversity, both in news coverage and in hiring.

• Advertising Standards Canada's diversity committee, which cajoles advertisers and advertising agencies to better depict minorities in outdoor, print and television ads.

• Advisory Board of Ryerson School of Journalism.

• Board of directors of the Canadian Club, Toronto.

• Board of directors of Calmeadow Foundation, which provides micro-lending in Canada, and abroad.

• He has also served as director of PEN Canada and director of the Canadian Managing Editors' Conference.