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The Fandi family were given a Christmas tree by their sponsor group, Stouffville Cares. They plan to exchange gifts on Christmas Day as part of their first celebration in Canada. ary. Ali and his wife Manjiye have 10 children, with their last son being born in Canada. The snow has been a particular joy for the children as they’ve spent most of the season building snowmen. "If it snows a lot and we don’t have to go to school, then we get to build a snowman and I love doing that," said Rachid, 8. Just like the Fandi chil-

dren, the Al Shteiwe children have been actively involved in Christmas celebrations at school, helping with decorations and afterschool crafts. The Al Shteiwes had a smaller celebration of Christmas back in Syria, often with their Christian friends. "We would gather with others and eat together, give gifts and celebrate the new year," said Mo-

hammed, 18. "But in Canada, everything is more beautiful. The streets look really nice and we like walking around instead of driving," he added. The family has decorated their home with lights on the outside and crafts on the inside. They recently participated in Vaughan’s Santa Claus parade, riding in a float with a handmade Syrian flag, held beside the

flag of their new home, Canada. Christians in Syria make up 10 per cent of the population, but the civil war has forced many to flee. Regardless of religious beliefs, the conflict has uprooted many families. Muslim or Christian the holidays are a time when families come together to celebrate, both the Fandis and the Al Shteiwes believe.

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Seeing Christmas for the first time in Canada is quite the adjustment for Syrian families in York Region. As the holidays approach, Syrians reflect on what for many of them is their first experience of celebrating Christmas in North America, among a majority Christian population. The Fandi family in Stouffville arrived in Canada early this year from Jordan after fleeing their home in Daraa, Syria. They’ve adjusted to life here, constantly praising the hospitality and kindness they’ve received from their neighbours. But when it comes to holiday celebrations, they remember their old traditions. "Christmas is good," said Faisal, the father of the family. "But I don’t know much about it. We’re Syrians, we’re Muslims, so we’re just used to Eid and Mawlid an-Nabi." Muslims across the world, including those from Syria, traditionally have three major holidays in the year. Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast), which is celebrated at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) which commemorates Abraham’s sacrifice to God. And Mawlid an-Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet) which celebrates the birth anniversary of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Islamic holidays follow the Islamic calendar, a lunar calendar that lags roughly 10 days behind the Gregorian calendar. As a result, each year holiday dates move backwards 10 days.

This year, one of the major holidays - Mawlid anNabi - landed on Sunday, Dec. 11, in and around the holiday season. The Fandis celebrated as expected with family, friends and a feast. But that doesn’t mean they’re not doing anything for Christmas. Their sponsor group Stouffville Cares - donated a Christmas tree, which they decorated and plan to surround with presents. "I like the tree," Thaer said. "We don’t have Christmas trees in Syria." On Christmas Day, the Fandis plan on spending time with friends and family, while their son Thaer, 12, plays hockey. "I want a hockey stick, a red and black one, because of the Stouffville Spirit, with white tape," Thaer said when asked what he wanted for Christmas. The Fandi children have been involved in Christmas activities in school, singing Christmas carols, baking cookies and having a Christmas pageant. The children have their own "gift draw," said sponsor Jason Wilson. "They’re very excited, we did a little draw, Thaer picked his siblings, they’re going to buy one gift for each other," he said. "There have also been letters to Santa." The Fandis reflect on the stark difference they’ve noticed with Christmas celebrations in Canada versus Christmas celebrations in Syria and Jordan. "In Jordan, our neighbours were Christian," Faisal said. "They just go to church and spend time with their family." Santa Claus, however, does visit Christians in Jordan, they said. Faisal noted that shopping was a much more emphasized aspect of Christmas in Canada, something he didn’t expect. In Bradford, just north of York Region, another Syrian family is excited about Canadian Christmas traditions. The Al Shteiwe family fled Homs, Syria, and arrived in Canada in Janu-

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Don’t forget less fortunate this holiday season Well, the holidays are here again and that means it’s time to indulge in a little festive food, partake in some eggnog, perhaps, and maybe even keep a keen eye out for the arrival of Santa Claus and the array of presents many children, young and old, hope that he has with their names on them. And while many of us count the days until this time of year rolls around again, for others in the community, the season is anything but holly jolly. Each and every year we hear the pleas from charities and other local nonprofit agencies about the need for both donations and volunteers to help make the season bright for the less fortunate among us. It’s all too easy to get swept up in the Each and every year annual excess and the we hear the pleas seemingly never-ending to-do list each of us from charities and has, but, if we’re able, other local nonprofit we should try and take even a moment out of agencies about the our hectic schedules to do our part to help need for both ensure that others can also have a reason to donations and celebrate the holidays. volunteers to help York Region is home to many charitamake the season ble agencies from those that operate bright for the less at the local fortunate among us. strictly level to others whose scope spans all nine municipalities and beyond. The fact of the matter is, poverty remains a massive issue in our society. Although a small gesture, donating a few non-perishable goods to the local food bank or making a small donation to a nonprofit organization may not seem to have that much of an impact, but if enough of us do it, it can make a big difference to others in our communities. By all means, enjoy spending time with your friends and family over the course of this festive season; just don’t forget that not everyone has reason to feel joyful without some assistance. If we can all pitch in, even a little bit, maybe we can make sure another family has a merrier Christmas or a happier holiday and, with any luck, a more prosperous new year. The countdown is on, but there’s still time to be generous to others. You’ll be glad you did.

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Why admit those with no respect for Canada? Re: Editorial: Divisive politics unCanadian, Nov. 24. In addition to the Canadian values in your editorial, are the respect for the rule of law, the democratic process and charity. It’s fine if my neighbour doesn’t value charity, but it’s not fine if he has no respect for the rule of law. Contrary to your editorial, we can sort out a hierarchy of values and a Canadian consensus. Likewise, still other values are likely antithetical to the vast majority of Canadians. If it were determined that someone wishing to emigrate had no respect for Canada, the democratic process, or the rule of law, why would you admit such a person? And even as you accuse (Kellie) Leitch of de-

monizing them and yourselves ("Canada’s political and media elites"), you do a fine job of demonizing her, resorting to ad-hominid arguments, name calling and scapegoating. Finally, you contradict yourself when you write that a Harper values test would have screened for conservative rather Canadian values. Contrary to your statement that our values are too diverse to define, here you conclude that there are indeed Canadian values. If so, then it is possible to screen for them. The question remains why - when you offer Canadian citizenship and its benefits to newcomers - are you opposed to determining who wants to live within the broad context of Canadian society in contrast to those who do not. Anthony Dayton Thornhill

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Shame on York for not funding Housing Help Centre Re: York Region ends funding for Housing Help Centre for low-income residents, Nov. 29. Shame on York Region for ending its funding to the Housing Help Centre and its Identification Clinic, the only agency in the Region providing this type of service to a vulnerable sector of our community at a pittance in cost. How can the Region possibly justify ending the funding after 23 years? It is not like the need for this service is diminishing. On the contrary, with the growing crisis in the availability of affordable housing and the rise in the number of low and moderate income residents in York Region, the need for a service like this is even greater.

Who will pick up the slack once this agency is gone? Ms. Urbanski, Commissioner of Community and Health Services, says that the Region funds programs for low and moderate income residents that address service gaps in the community. Well, is this not a program that addresses a service gap? The impact of the loss of these services on the vulnerable members of our community who most need them will be immense, but who cares? These are the invisible who will just have to get by with one less helping hand. York Region, creating strong, caring, safe communities! Kathleen D’Souza Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Christmas is a time for family, full of warm wishes and merry making - that is, if you have a family and warm home to go home to. For many in the region, Christmas is just another cold day on the street. One Markham woman is hoping to change that for a few of the region’s hundreds of homeless residents. "Christmas is a beautiful time and it deserves to be shared," said Sharon Chisholm, a single-mother with one daughter. "There are many who go without. It’s heart wrenching." For years, Chisholm drove around the region on Christmas Eve with her daughter, Samantha, and handed out mitts, hats and a toonie for a warm coffee to those on the street. "It’s a small tip of the scale," she said. "You can see how old they are, their hands are purple. In a minute, their face lights up and they can’t believe someone cares." While Chisholm plans to continue her mission to deliver warmth to homeless people on Christmas Eve, this year she wants to give a little more. "We’ve been so blessed," she said. "We’ve had some hard

times, too. We just want to help someone else in life. There is a lot of gratification in giving. Maybe that’s selfish. Chisholm is opening her Markham home to anyone in the area who is without one this Christmas. "It’s a couple more plates at the table and a couple more gifts under the tree," she said. "Everyone needs family for Christmas. Join us for dinner and be part of our extended family on Christmas Day." According to the United Way Toronto and York Region, more than 1,100 people used transition housing last year. Based on a point-in-time survey completed over a 48-hour period in January 2015, more 260 people were living on the streets or in an emergency shelter in York Region. For anyone interested, a warm home and a hot holiday meal will be provided. Transportation and meeting in advance can also be arranged, Chisholm added. Her hope is others in the community will consider opening their homes on Christmas as well. Looking for a warm place for Christmas, email Sharon Chisholm sharon.chisholm@century21.ca. With files from Lisa Queen

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New location for menorah lighting BREA BARTHOLET bbartholet@yrmg.com You and your family are invited to the annual City of Vaughan Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 27 at the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre in Thornhill.Free leisure skating sessions sponsored by Tim Hortons and Coun. Alan Shefman will kick things off at 1 p.m., followed by the menorah lighting in honour of Hanukkah.Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and council members will be on hand for an official welcome to the afternoon’s festivities, which also include festive music, holiday treats, family-friendly activities and much more until 5 p.m.For those interested, a community consultation will be held during the afternoon event in regards to concepts that are being considered for the revitalization

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The annual City of Vaughan Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place on Dec. 27 at the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre in Thornhill. of the Garnet Williams Centre, according to Shefman. As Hanukkah is being recognized during the last week of December, the event’s venue change is due to the weeklong holiday closure of Vaughan City Hall. Shefman anticipates an

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isolated seniors feel better at this time of year. Valiera Luttrell, who established community group the Grandparent Connection with her 93year-old mother three years ago, has always had an "affinity for working with seniors." She said she and her mom saw a need to bring smiles to seniors and to connect community groups like Beavers and Scouts, as well as elementary school students, with seniors who don’t get out or receive much company. "We don’t host functions. We collect greeting cards and stuff stockings and distribute them to seniors, either in their homes or in long-term care facilities," said Luttrell. She said she has connected with all the longterm care homes in Newmarket and said there has also been interest in start-

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ing similar groups in Aurora and Keswick. "But it takes time and it’s a lot of work," said Luttrell, who works full-time as an office administrator/bookkeeper and is also a caregiver for her mother. She said her husband also has an elderly mother so the family is kept busy. "There has been an amazing reaction to the gifts we have put together for our seniors. It’s been a very good response. "The primary students do artwork, pictures and cards for the seniors and it really brings out the smiles. They love it," said Luttrell, whose group also keeps up the good deeds throughout the year, not just at Christmas-time. For more information, visit www.thegrandparentconnection.com. In Nobleton, the Lion’s Christmas dinner for seniors is an annual can’t miss event for many oldtimers.

Paul Olsen of the Lions, who has been involved in the dinner for many years and at 72 is a senior himself enjoys taking part. Olsen, who says he is a "senior serving seniors", said the dinner started out with the Lions delivering poinsettias 30 years ago and eventually evolved into the 150-160-strong sit-down meal that takes place today. Olsen said the dinner is by invitation only, but that is just because if it wasn’t then the event would be overloaded. "We try not trying to exclude anybody, and if anyone needs to be included they can notify the Lions," he added. The main course is always roast beef, cake is dessert and there is a glass of wine for everyone who tipples. Most importantly, Olsen assures, a great time is had by all. "Some start arriving an hour early. We have the Girl

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Event organizer and host, Vince Cancelli, tells jokes prior to everyone joining in a Christmas carol sing-a-long during the King Township Seniors Centre open house earlier this month. Care of York Region wants to connect local York Region community organizations and seniors who may be home alone this Christmas. The program aims to provide gifts to 100 seniors from members of the community through the support of nonprofit organizations, businesses and volunteers. "The holidays can be a troubling time for seniors.

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EVENTS O Saturday, December 24 Meditation Class WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Cham Shan Temple, 7254 Bayview Avenue, Ksitigarbha Hall 2nd ﬂoor CONTACT: Tom, 647984-0068, , tomcheung88@gmail. com COST: Free A free meditation class for beginners, organized by Cham Shan Temple. Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Vellore Village Community Centre, 1 Villa Royale Ave. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@ blood.ca COST: Free In Ontario alone, 6,000 new blood donors are needed. Please join us at a holiday clinic, and bring a friend. Bistro Chanukah WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: JRCC South Thornhill, 1 Cordoba Dr. CONTACT: Mushky Blau, , JrccSouthThornhill.org/Bistro, mushka. blau@jrcc.org COST: Price: $10/ person Featuringfood, game, guest speaker, menorah lighting. Advance reservation recommended. In the party room.

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O GET CONNECTED Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. ing Ceremony WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave. West CONTACT: Access Vaughan, 905-832-2281, accessvaughan@ vaughan.ca COST: Free To celebrate the Jewish tradition, a special menorah-lighting ceremony will be held.

O Wednesday, Dec. 28 Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-305-7469, , 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $49; Regular: $39; Family 4-Pak: $125 Max & Ruby bring to life a wonderful tradition this holiday season as they stage their most magical performance yet.

O Thursday, December 29 iEngage: Building a New Relationship with Israel WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave. CONTACT: http:// www.kolami.ca/, admin@kolami.ca

COST: $36 for the year Building a strong relationship with Israel while living as Jews in Canada.Can you love Israel and be critical?Register by email.

O Saturday, December 31 New Year’s Eve in Downtown Markham WHEN: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Downtown Markham Presentation Centre, 162 Enterprise Blvd. CONTACT: Nicole, COST: Free Get ready to kick off the new at 8080 Birchmount Rd. There will be live music, a countdown to 2017 and ﬁreworks.

O Thursday, January 5 Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Group (York Region), est. 2004 WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Auditorium, 10295 Yonge St., at Dunlop Street CONTACT: www.ﬁbrosupport.weebly.com, foreveryoung235@hotmail.com COST: Free Monthly meeting of original support group for residents who suffer from the often disabling conditions of FM/CFS. Check out the website.

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Crosby Avenue CONTACT: Jack Klooster, 905-884-3005 Ext.26, www.community-church.ca, jackklooster@community-church.ca COST: Free Free Kids Church Christmas Pageant, All I Want For Christmas… Is Jesus! A fun-ﬁlled celebration for Christmas, lead by the Kids Church youth.

Gift Wrapping at CF Markville WHEN: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: CF Markville, 5000 Hwy. 7 CONTACT: Mirna Werdi, http:// www.cfshops.com/markville/ news-events/events/holiday-giftwrap.html, mwerdi@msh.on.ca COST: Small: $3, Medium: $5, Large: $7, Boxes: additional $1 Have your gifts beautifully wrapped with all proceeds to beneﬁt Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Open everyday from Dec. 5 to 24 beginning at 10 a.m. Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, , elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free Give the gift of life this season. Please join us at a holiday blood clinic, and bring a friend.

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news-events/events/holiday-giftwrap.html, mwerdi@msh.on.ca COST: Small: $3, Medium: $5, Large: $7, Boxes: additional $1 Have your gifts beautifully wrapped with all proceeds to beneﬁt Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Open everyday from Dec. 5 to 24 beginning at 10 a.m.

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Experience the joys of Christmas music concert WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s United Church, 32 Main Street North CONTACT: Yvonne Weston, 905-910-0835, , yweston@rogers.com COST: Free St. Andrew’s United Church hosts a concert, Christmas play, and a reading of Star written by Rick Brewer. Candlelight Service WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Stouffville Christian Church, 6528 Main Street CONTACT: Jim Amy, 905 640-2561, www.stouffvillechristianchurch.ca, info@stouffvillechristianchurch.ca COST: Free Christmas Eve Candlelight service for the whole family featuring brass ensemble and carol songs.

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**$8,000/$10,000/$3,500/$4,500/$7,500 Cash Purchase Credit only applies to cash purchases of new 2016 INFINITI Q50/Q70/QX50/QX60/QX80 models only, and cannot be combined with any lease and finance rates offered through IFS as part of a low rate interest program. Incentive offers take place at the time of delivery and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. †$10,500/$10,000/$3,000/$7,000 Special Lease Credit is available on the lease through IFS at standard rates of new 2016 INFINITI Q50 2.0T/Q70/QX60/QX80 models only and will be deducted from the negotiated lease price before taxes. The $10,500 Special Lease Credit on the 2016 INFINITI Q50 2.0t includes a $1,500 retailer contribution. The Special Lease Credit will be applied as a reduction of the negotiated selling price of the vehicle before taxes and can only be combined with IFS standard rate lease offers. Offer available on approved credit through IFS until midnight on January 3rd, 2017. *$1,000 Holiday Bonus on all new 2016 and 2017 INFINITI models will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Holiday Bonus on all new 2016 and 2017 INFINITI models includes $250 retailer contribution. Retailer may sell for less. Valid on in-stock units only. While supplies last. Retailer trade may be necessary. Vehicle and wheels may not be exactly as shown. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Offers expire at month’s end unless extended or revised. Certain conditions may apply. See Alta Infiniti or www.altainfinitiwoodbridge.com for complete details.

Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, December 22, 2016 |

Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit sales

ROGUE

BOXING DAYS DECEMBER 26 -29 ONLY

GET TOTAL DISCOUNTS EQUAL TO

MSRP ON REMAINING % OF 2016 ROGUE MODELS WHEN FINANCING AT STANDARD RATES WITH NCF

INCLUDES UP TO $1,000 INCREMENTAL BOXING DAYS BONUS ON SV MODELS

LIMITED AVAILABILITY, SO HURRY IN

NO PAYMENTS UNTIL SPRING

OR GET

∞

2016 SL model shown▲

THAT’S LIKE GETTING UP TO

5,881

TOTAL BOXING DAY BONUS^ WHEN YOU FINANCE AT STANDARD RATES WITH NCF

AN ADDITIONAL BOXING MONTH BONUS OF UP TO

THE NEW 2017 ROGUE®

2,000 ON SELECT NEW 2017 MODELS

WHEN FINANCING SELECT REMAINING 2016s FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS

2017 SENTRA®

2017 TITAN®

2017 PATHFINDER®

CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADA FINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM • ENDS DECEMBER 31ST

LOCATIONS TO WWW.ALTANISSANRH.COM 5SERVE YOU BEST. ALTA NISSAN RICHMOND HILL DAVIS DRIVE

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HWY 7 HWY 407

9TH LINE

HWY 48

HWY 404

LESLIE STREET

RUTHERFORD

YONGE ST.

JANE ST.

HWY 400

(905) 780-7771

MARTINGROVE

11667 Yonge St. (Just N. Of Elgin Mills)

STOUFFVILLE RD/MAIN

ELGIN MILLS

HWY 7 HWY 407

Offers available from December 26 – 29, 2016. ^Boxing Day Bonus of $3,750/$4,050/$4,250/$4,500/$4,627/$4,807/$4,755/$4,935/$5,881 applicable, on approved credit, when financing a new 2016 Rogue S FWD/S AWD/SV Special Edition FWD/SV Special Edition AWD/SV AWD Moonroof/ SV AWD Moonroof & Technology/SV AWD Moonroof & Family/SV AWD Moonroof, Technology & Family/SL through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Incentives will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates, Loyalty/Conquest cash or with any other offers. ~Boxing Month Bonus applies to cash purchase only. Maximum $2,000 available on 2017 Altima. ∞No payments until springs (for 90 days) applies to any new and previously unregistered 2016 Micra (except S MT S5LG56 AA00)/2016 Versa (except S MT B5RG56 AA00)/2016 Sentra (except S MT C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Rogue (except S FWD Y6RG16 AA00) models financed through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”), on approved credit, between Dec. 7, 2016 and Jan. 3, 2017. Offer only applies to finance contracts through NCF with a term of 72 months or less. Bi-monthly payments are deferred for 90 days. Contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges (if any) will start to accrue from the beginning of the finance contract and the purchaser will repay principal and interest bimonthly over the term of the contract, but not until 90 days after the contract date. Conditions apply. Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. ▲Models shown $37,484 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL(BK00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.