Discussion 3: Evaluating Canada's Multiculturalism Strengths

This discussion post analyzes the strengths of multiculturalism in Canada, focusing on its positive impacts on the country's cultural landscape and societal development. The author highlights how Canada's multicultural policies have fostered a diverse society, drawing on the co-existence of various cultural and social backgrounds within its territorial boundaries. The paper emphasizes that multiculturalism has become a defining characteristic of the Canadian constitution, leading to the development of relationships between diverse racial groups and helping to manage a wide range of racial backgrounds. The post also discusses the role of immigration policies in enriching the country's cultural heritage and resolving issues related to minority communities, ultimately concluding that multicultural practices have been beneficial for both the country and its residents. The post references the provided article and at least three course resources to support its claims, as required by the assignment brief. The author also mentions that multiculturalism has given Canada a unique identity in the international market.

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The co-existence of people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds within a certain
given territorial boundary is considered to be multiculturalism. The following paper attempts a
discussion on the major strengths of the policy of multiculturalism as is implemented by the
governmental authorities of Canada.
The Canadian government has been witnessing the presence of multiculturalism within
the country since the formation of the country. The country is home to people belonging to
diverse cultural backgrounds and tend to follow a number of religious beliefs. The countrymen
have been known to be well versed in two official languages despite the array of cultural beliefs
that they abide by (Ctvnews.ca, 2019). The multiculturalism is generally considered to be one of
the primary characteristics of the Canadian government. The multiculturalism has evolved to be
one of the major characteristics of the Canadian constitution.
The Canadian population is majorly made up of people who have been belonging to
various cultural and national backgrounds. The Canadian population is known to have no
multicultural groups however, there exist within the country several ethno-cultural communities.
The governmental policies that exist within the country tend to assist in the multiculturalism
within the country (Semotiuk, 2017). The multiculturalism within the country helps in the
development of the relationships between the various races that are present within the country.
The proper implementation of the multiculturalism within the country helps in the proper
management of the people who have been belonging to varied racial backgrounds. The
multiculturalism within the country thereby helps in the development of the entire community at
large (Bloemraad, 2010). The implementation of the proper immigration policy within the
country assists in the development of the cultural heritage within the country (Statcan.gc.ca,
2019). This further helps in the resolution of the issues that stem from the support extended to

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the minority communities within the country. The multiculturalism within the country often
leads to the inclusiveness of the communities within the country.
Thus, it might safely be concluded that the multicultural practices within the country of
Canada have been beneficial for the country and the residents of the country. Multiculturalism
has helped the country gain a unique identity in the international market.

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References
Bloemraad, I. (2010). Canada: Multicultural Model or Cautionary Tale?. Canadian Journal of
Sociology 35(2), 309-315.
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Semotiuk, A. (2017). Multiculturalism -- The Distinguishing Factor That Makes Canada Great.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2017/10/18/multiculturalism-the-
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Statcan.gc.ca. (2019). 11 The effect of immigration on social cohesion in Canada - Immigrant
Economic and Social Outcomes in Canada: Research and Data Development at Statistics
Canada. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11f0019m/2008319/s13-
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