With Canada’s population growing and immigration rates becoming higher, many people are questioning what it means to be a Canadian citizen, and seeing as Canada is a multicultural country, some question if there are any traits that most Canadians identify by. However, being a Canadian citizen includes three elements. Canadians should be peacekeepers, diversity promoters, and innovators. As a Canadian citizen, one should try to promote these three key elements to citizenship, and furthermore encourage others to do the same. Canadians are often noted for being a peacekeeping country on global, local, and personal levels. Canadians in the armed forces have helped negotiate peace worldwide, setting up peace talks between countries that help relieve …show more content…
One such thing that unifies Canadians is the many ways they demonstrate a peacekeeping attitude, both globally and locally. As a peacekeeping country, the Canadian government is more trusted and respected by the leaders of other countries. The respect which Canada has gained through different peacekeeping missions gives Canada an advantage when talking with other countries about political tension through the world, because we are so good at making and keeping peace. In correlation, when there is war in other countries, refugees and immigrants feel safe to come to Canada, because of the peaceful atmosphere, and the encouragement of diversity and culture in Canada. People of most ethnic backgrounds feel supported by Canadians, yet sometimes the peaceful and supportive attitude is disrupted by stereotypes and prejudice. The final thing that identifies Canadians as Canadians is the promotion of innovative and free thinking. Canada is a promoter of higher education, new inventions and technology, as well as new discovery in medical and scientific fields, as well as promote cosmologic discoveries. Canadians can identify as a culture through these different elements of being a Canadian
“In 1957, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Canadian diplomat Lester B. Pearson for his pivotal role in the creation and deployment of the United Nations Emergency Force to the Sinai, bringing a relatively successful end to the Suez Crisis of 1956, and creating the concept of peacekeeping as it would be understood throughout the Cold War.” This instigated Canada’s dominant role in peacekeeping...
Canada refused to participate in the Suez canal crisis, “this action was a symbolic gesture that showed both England and the World that Canada was now a fully autonomous nation in total control of its foreign policy” (http://mrmillerss11.blogspot.ca/2010/02/feb-24-canadas-autonomy-timeline.html) . To stop any violence that would soon abrupt Lester. B.Pearson came up with the idea of “peacekeeping”. He stated “We are now emerging into an age when different civilizations will have to learn to live side by side in peaceful interchange, learning from each other, studying each other’s history and ideals, art and culture, mutually enriching each other’s lives. »
Canada’s role as a peacekeeper was significantly played in the 1950’s when it began; a major result of this was because of man named Lester Pearson. The peacekeeping operations were a big part in the war as it allowed combatants to try and resort to a more effective solution rather than fighting or going to war and causing a conflict. Peacekeeping in this country is especially well known for being able to deploy its troops so quickly in major missions which need attention. In today’s society the united nations in Canada is responsible for deploying the peace operations, what this country looks to do in these missions is to bring about peace in the areas which are greatly suffering and need some form of sustainable peace. The traditional role of these operations is to ensure long term developmental assistance as well working with the United Nations to ensure the best operations are brought to the table and that they are being done effectively. Peacekeeping doesn’t just involve the military bei...
the world. Today I will explain the importance of Canada’s role as a Peacekeeper. I will
But she wonders if there is something else other than the spirit of citizenship that could hold the Canadians together. Are there values commonly shared by the Canadians? Chong has found out solution for these questions, and she states, “What sets Canadian society apart from others is that ours is an inclusive society” (Chong, 2015. P. 8). Canadian immigration laws are forward-looking than many other countries, because the Canadian immigrants and the naturalized citizens enjoy status. Canadians understand the importance of “Unity in Diversity”. The inclusiveness is the bridge that connects the Canadians, and this bridge is tempered with the values like tolerance, fairness, understanding and
The culture of Canada refers to the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that are a representative of Canada and Canadians. Throughout Canada's history, its culture has been influenced by American culture because of a shared language, proximity, television and migration between the two countries. Over time, Canadian-American relations have helped develop Canada’s identity during the years 1945-1982; thus introducing changing social norms, media and entertainment. In support of this, due to the United States being approximately 9.25 times larger in population and having the dominant cultural and economic influence, it played a vital role in establishing Canada’s identity. With Canada being its neighbour, naturally, the United States would influence their way of life upon Canada.
The steps to becoming a Canadian citizen are comprised of several components. The fact of the matter is that citizenship does not end when an individual obtains the documents that enable them to participate within civic duties and responsibilities. Based on the evidence of expert T.H. Marshall, within his academic essay entitled “Citizenship and Social Class”, the formation of social citizenship “promised greater economic equality, improvements in social welfare, services and education, and the opportunity for individuals to "share to the full in the social heritage and … live the life of a civilized being according to the standards prevailing in the society” (Marshall 1964). Social citizenship is also attributed as the basis of all forms of citizenship, yet is often debated whether it is currently possible and exercised by those of who it would benefit. According to the principles of T.H. Marshall’s literary work, social citizenship is active, as demonstrated through: the four core aspects citizenship, the basis of social policy, and the resulting actions taken by governing bodies.
The federal government is deeply concerned with protecting human rights, evolving new Canadian Identity, strengthening citizenship involvement, increasing Canadian harmony and participating in cultural diversity across the nation. These significant goals can help the policy of multiculturalism composed of four key objectives:-
“ Canada 's national obsession seems to be its own identity.” For many years Canada has feared the increasing influence of its North American neighbors on its culture - the United States . It has become a matter of growing concern for the people of power and influence in Canada to maintain their separate cultural identity and to promote their own cultural norms. Gaetan Tremblay presents his views on this topic and does this from the perspective of a person living and working in Quebec.
As I have already stated Canada is very well known for our many peacekeeping efforts. This is due to the many places our peacekeepers have been, or are at this very moment, such as Bosnia, East Timor and even Central Africa. These are just a very small portion of the places our peacekeepers are presently stationed. I am not even mentioning the dozens and dozens of other places they have been to. Our peacekeepers have helped save countless lives and Canada has gained relatively little in return, but Canada does it anyways, because it is the right thing to do.
The ideal of American citizenship was not only if you were legal in America, but the ideal that you have the values and rights of a citizen. Unregulated capitalism and the ultimate change in government regulations in big business led to a change in the ideal of citizenship. With the start of big business in America the theory of unregulated capitalism was tested for the first time. In this paper I will discuss the ideal of what a citizen was before the great depression with unregulated capitalism, and the changing from no regulations to some, and the after effect this had.
So to begin with, Canada should be more committed to the UN and peacekeeping organizations in order to provide peace in the world and solve conflicts that arise. Events like the Suez Crisis, Korean War, and Gulf War, showed that Canada was successful at making peace and resolving conflicts. The Suez Crisis in 1956 was the attack of britain, france, and israel on egypt, because the egyptian president seized the Suez canal (which is a vital trade route) from britain and france. Lester Pearson suggest the creation of a United Nations Emergency Force that kept combatants apart until a settlement was worked out. Battle forces were withdrawn as a result of this and Pearson won the Nobel peace prize.
Canada has carried an extremely significant and valuable role in the world since 1945. In fact, this vital role has continued to this very day. Canada has consistently been regarded as a peacekeeping and peacebuilding nation because of its efforts and contributions in post-war conflicts and organizations such as the UN, NATO, and NORAD. Canada is known throughout the world for it's readiness to support to peace keeping missions. In fact, Canada has participated in more missions then any other country in the world.
it’s, going to be a moment for the military to show how strong we are now and how we were once in the military by the end of World war II, it will also show how great of a country Canada is and it can promote more immigrants to the country as well. There are so many great assets that can come from continuing the being Peacekeepers. Here is another quote, 4“Canadians need to hear how the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on bombs could provide massive aid to thousands of women and children. We need to hear that Canada is a country that takes great pride in the promotion of peace and must become the “honest broker” in the world affairs once again”.
Canadian identity means to have the role of recognizing the cultural diversity and human rights as well as the acknowledgement of symbolism. Although there may be people who have settled in Canada before the country was formed, it