Is Multiculturalism a Good Thing or a Bad Thing for Canadians?

Running head: IS MULTICULTURALISM A GOOD THING OR A BAD THING FOR CANADIANS?
IS MULTICULTURALISM A GOOD THING OR A BAD THING FOR CANADIANS?
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IS MULTICULTURALISM A GOOD THING OR A BAD THING FOR CANADIANS?
Introduction
Canada has been known for its multiculturalism for years and it continues to be regarded
as one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. However, in the recent years, people
have raised questions about the status of multiculturalism in the country and these people include
both Canadian born people and people of non-Canadian origin.
Thesis: The essay aims to argue:
 Multiculturalism is good for Canada
 Multiculturalism is rooted deeply in the Canadian society
 Multiculturalism makes Canada a unique country
Body
Main supporting point 1: Multiculturalism has become deeper and greater than the
government policies.
Details: In an opinion article published in The Globe and Mail, authors Michael Adams
and Ratna Omidvar talk about the influence of multiculturalism in Canada. According to the
authors, “multiculturalism is something less concrete and powerful; it is a sensibility that
millions of Canadians has adopted as they navigate diversity in daily life in their communities”
(Theglobeandmail.com, 2019). The authors are true to assert this because Canada has always
been a welcoming country when it comes to integrating various cultures. One of the main
reasons for Canada being a strong multicultural nation is the result of “Canada’s unique
multiculturalism policy” that is based on the amalgamation of comprehensive integration,
selective immigration and strong subjugation of opposition on these policies by the state