Far too many people in Edmonton face genuine and often painful barriers to feeling socially included. All too often institutional, community and personal barriers work against many Edmontonians feeling a sense of belonging, acceptance and recognition in their own city. People who are viewed as being different in some way – for example, people who are visible minorities, are openly gay, or have a low-income, face discrimination, personal abuse and institutional roadblocks. The resulting erosion of social cohesion in our city undermines the quality of life for all Edmontonians. These are some of the findings contained in the report, Inclusive Cities Canada: Edmonton Community Voices, Perspectives and Priorities. Edmonton participated with four other cities in Inclusive Cities Canada, a national initiative examining social inclusion in Canada’s cities. To explore how inclusive Edmonton is, over 200 people shared their personal and professional reflections and experiences with issues related to social inclusion.