That time kanye west was more important than my feelings... The PanAmerican and Parapan American Games are a celebration of excellence in the Americas. As Torontonians we are naturally a part of this larger community, one that we are proud to share in with our brothers and sisters from across the hemisphere. We have had the honor of welcoming numerous Canadian and Latin American artists to the PanAm and Parapan stage, and we have received them warmly as part of this hemispheric family.  Kanye too is a part of this family and is one of the greatest performing artists of this generation. He was not born in Canada, but the Games are not only a celebration of Canadian excellence. If the greatest currently active performer was Canadian the decision to host Kanye could be appropriately critiqued. Kanye is a member of the Pan-American family and we would like to welcome him here with the grace and love Toronto is globally known for.