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This paper discusses the positive and negative aspects of multiculturalism in Canada. The paper explains that, for the most part, multiculturalism has been good for Canada. It has brought Canada some of its most talented and industrious people, and it has exposed ordinary Canadians to new cultures, to new modes of thinking, and to new ways of living life. The paper also explains that, on the other hand, it may be said that the great strength of multiculturalism can also be its greatest weakness insofar as the mass influx (and largely uncritical acceptance) of large groups of people across the nation's borders can potentially lead to the indulgence - tacit or otherwise - of attitudes that, on their face, are not attitudes most Canadians and even most government officials would find palatable.

Tags:multiculturalism, canada, theory

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This paper focuses on the ethos of multiculturalism in Canada. The paper explains that while diversity is essential to contemporary advanced societies of multi-ethnic composition, it should be explored for its divisive and political effects, as in Canada where official multiculturalism has created distances between different Canadian communities and lessened awareness of the need to truly join the nation. Bissoondath's criticisms seem the most cogent and are expressed by others noting a frequent result in ghettoization and myths of minority versus majority that hinder adjustment.

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"This paper discusses multiculturalism as Canadian official policy and also its politics for it involves far more than an ideology or ethical approach to diversity, in practical results that may even damage Canadian polity due to an air of divisiveness more than unity. Examining the goals and results of multiculturalism one gains a sense of Canadian polity as already rather varied, just as one sees the more political intentions of an approach that can seem Divide & Rule in other clothing, new Canadians especially apt to be localized, even ghettoized, by a presumption of their ..."

Tags:criticism, ethnic, global, Quebec, culture

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The paper looks at three different sources; the first is the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, the second is an article "I Am Canadian" and the third article is "Black like Me".

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"Canada is a very diverse country. The Canadian government is so proud of this diversity that they have established an official multicultural policy that can be found in the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. The Canadian Multiculturalism Act states its purpose as, "An Act for the prevention and enhancement of multiculturalism in Canada"(Anonymous 1). With the Canadian government creating such strong statements in favour of multiculturalism it is not surprising that multiculturalism is a popular topic in Canada. Although the Canadian government is supposedly a strong supporters of multiculturalism there is some debate about the effectiveness and or..."

Tags:multiculturalism, canada, reality

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This essay argues that among the inherent tensions between liberal democracy and multiculturalism, the most problematic is the conflict between equality of political rights, which is fundamental to liberal democracy, and the notion of collective rights, which is fundamental to multiculturalism. Nonetheless, this tension can be overcome and it is argued that multiculturalism in fact supports some elements of liberal democracy such as political participation. In order to clarify this argument, the writer begins with defining multiculturalism, liberal democracy and basic principles of liberal democracy.

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"A policy of multiculturalism within a bilingual framework commends itself to the Government as the most suitable means of assuring the cultural freedom of Canadians "A vigorous policy of multiculturalism will help form the base of a society which is based on fair play for all." (Pierre Trudeau, 1971 qtd in Multiculturalism and the Government of Canada 1) It has been thirty years since Prime Minister Trudeau announced this multiculturalism policy. During these twenty years, not only Canada, but also other nations that have adopted the policy of multiculturalism have experienced both challenges to and support of multiculturalism from diverse groups. Social issues emerging from multiculturalism have become more and more complex. In nations like Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain, liberal democracy coexists with multiculturalism and questions arise concerning these two principles: how does multiculturalism fit into liberal democratic society? Does the principle of multiculturalism support liberal democracy or undermine it? More specifically, what aspects of multiculturalism affect liberal democracy and how? This essay will argue that among the inherent tensions between liberal democracy and multiculturalism, the most problematic is the conflict between equality of political rights, which is fundamental to liberal democracy, and the notion of collective rights, which is fundamental to multiculturalism. Nonetheless, this tension can be overcome and it will be argued that multiculturalism in fact supports some elements of liberal democracy such as political participation. In order to clarify this argument, I will begin with defining multiculturalism, liberal democracy and basic principles of liberal democracy."

Tags:collective, equality, freedom, rights

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In this essay the writer looks at some of the aspects related to multiculturalism as a public policy in Canada. The writer presents varying positions and then a personal view on the policy. The writer concludes that despite many problems associated with or attributed to multiculturalism, Canada is better off with the policy in place.

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"Since it was adopted as a public policy in 1971 by the Liberal Government, multiculturalism has remained a controversial subject. Sociologists Fleras and Elliott (2002) have surveyed a broad range of arguments and positions in their book Engaging Diversity. They reveal how complex the issues are and how impossible for one to hold just one perspective."

Tags:multiculturalism, policy, canada

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This paper examines current sociopolitical attitudes in Canada about cultural diversity, which are generally conducive for achieving a Canadian society that fully accepts multiculturalism. Unfortunately, progress is not being made at an even pace in all areas of the country. It looks at how, in order to address this, Canada's national education system should take the lead in setting a multicultural example for the entire country.

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" It is evident that current sociopolitical attitudes in Canada are generally conducive for achieving a Canadian society that fully accepts multiculturalism, but progress is certainly not being made at an even pace in all areas of the country. In order to address this, Canada's national education system should take the lead in setting a multicultural example for the entire country. This can be achieved by cultivating multicultural awareness and acceptance in Canadian classrooms through course content and curricula, while emphasizing that cultural diversity is a beneficial reality that needs to be understood and accepted, not a problem that needs to be resolved. "

Tags:multiculturalism, in, canada

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In this article, the writer notes that the idea of diversity within Canada is a hot topic issue, which has been highly criticized and advocated. The writer notes that the articles "The Myth of Canadian Diversity" and "Marginalization" both show two different viewpoints on multiculturalism in Canada and express them using two different styles of argument. The writer explains that "The Myth of Canadian Diversity" argues that the diversity people believe exists in Canada, caused by the large immigrant population arriving in Canada every year, is actually untrue because immigrants assimilate very quickly, creating a homogeneous Canadian society. The paper then discusses Neil Bissoondath work, which argues that Canada's multiculturalism policy actually leads to the alienation of different cultures. The writer maintains that both of these viewpoints also display different styles in presenting and validating an argument.

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"The article The Myth of Canadian Diversity discusses the myths that Canadians hold about their country. Canadians believe that Canada is a young country, that Canada has a small population and therefore is small economically, and that the diversity in Canada makes the country difficult to govern. The argument made by the author is that although Canada does have many diverse people coming into the country they quickly assimilate. The arguments made are heavily supported by facts and expert opinion, in this way the argument appeals to the reader's common sense. The two Canadian myths regarding the age of the country and the small population creating a small economy are disputed by the fact that most countries came into existence after Canada, have smaller populations, and are actually economically weaker then Canada, which ranks seventh in the world."

Tags:immigrant, population, assimilation, equals

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The paper discusses how in 1971, Canada introduced a new concept referred to as "official multiculturalism", although not officially passed until 1985, the "Act for the Preservation and Enhancement of Multiculturalism in Canada" demanded the promotion and understanding that multiculturalism reflects the racial and cultural diversity of Canadian society and consequently recognizes the freedom of all members of society to preserve, enhance and share cultural heritage. The paper relates that according to Pierre Trudeau, who was initially responsible for the idea, the policy had four aims.

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"Forbes discusses the concept of `massmigration' and suggests that this behavioral trend has been responsible for Canada's problems with concepts..."

Tags:quebecois, aboriginal, self, governance

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The paper looks at how in his article "The Other Canadians and Canada's future," Salloum (1997) reviews Canada's policy of multiculturalism. The paper relates that he provides an historical review of the origins of the policy and comments on how it has worked out in Canada, and his verdict is that, in the main, multiculturalism has been very good for Canadians. This essay argues that Salloum's (1997) verdict is accurate.

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"In his article "The other Canadians and Canada's future," Salloum (1997) reviews Canada's policy of multiculturalism. He provides an historical review of the origins of the policy, and comments on how it has worked out in Canada. His verdict is that, in the main, multiculturalism has been very good for Canadians. This essay will argue that Salloum's (1997) verdict is accurate. Salloum (1997) provides some interesting statistics, pointing out that non-French and non-British Canadians comprise 37.5 per cent of the Canadian population. These people are from many different ethnic groups,..."

Tags:multiculturalism, canada, salloum

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The paper explores how forceful the CRTC is when it comes to promoting multicultural broadcasting; the paper also looks at how aboriginal broadcasters have been treated by the CRTC since the early 1990s. Thereafter, the paper looks at how ethnic/multicultural broadcasters are licensed and why some might possibly be denied a license. Needless to say, in looking at how the CRTC seeks to engage and protect as many cultural groups as possible, a brief discussion is entertained looking at the potential dichotomy between the broad support for multiculturalism in broadcasting and the idea of promoting "Canadian cultural sovereignty". From there, the paper looks at how multicultural programming benefits the health of minority communities and at how non-ethnic broadcasters are treated when it comes to their ability to broadcast ethnic programs. Lastly, the paper explores how the CRTC interprets the federal legislation impacting upon it and how the case law appears to substantiate the CRTC's bold view of its own place in the regulatory framework of Canada. Finally, the paper concludes by looking at why multicultural broadcasting is needed in this country and why it also needs to be regulated - even if the CRTC occasionally gets things wrong.

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"The following paper will look at multicultural and ethnic broadcasting in Canada and the manner in which the CRTC has gone about ensuring that multiculturalism flourishes on Canadian airwaves. Specifically, the paper will explore how forceful the CRTC is when it comes to promoting multicultural broadcasting; the paper will also look at how aboriginal broadcasters (maybe the most under-appreciated ethnic broadcasters of all)..."

Tags:multiculturalism, canada, commission