The High Commission of Canada hosted an event alongside Show Racism the Red Card to mark Canadian Black History Month and to highlight the country's role as a co-host of the Fifa World Cup.
The event which was held at Canada House in London featured a panel of past and present players including former Tottenham player and Brighton manager Chris Hughton, former Arsenal player Paul Davis, former Arsenal and England player Rachel Yankey and the first £1m player in women's football, Arsenal and Canada international Olivia Smith.
The panel covered topics about diversity in sport with Smith also discussing her move to Arsenal last summer.
"I don't think I have actually stayed in a place longer than a year." Smith said when speaking about her move to Arsenal from Liverpool following a stint playing in Portugal.
"Then to get a massive opportunity from Arsenal there was no passing up on that.
"I just wanted to be challenged and take my career to the next level. To be at Arsenal is where you want to be.
"I look forward to calling this my home for a bit." Smith added.
The £1m fee that Arsenal paid to sign Smith from WSL rivals Liverpool has already been surpassed but the Canada forward says that it is a positive thing as it shows the growth of the women's game.
"The biggest thing is that I think it is a compliment as I think it shows where the women's game is going.
"And obviously that is going to continue now. I'm privileged and honoured to have that to my name of course. I think it is just great to see that women's football is going in that direction."