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How do you feel about immigrants that come to Canada expressing their culture and religion, even if it shelters out traditional Canadian culture? What might seem like an easy choice to those who celebrate diversity is actually a controversial topic in places such as Quebec. Some Quebecers have a train of thought that immigrants should not be expressing their religion and culture intensively because it could revert the Quebec heritage back to a minority. The last thing they want is to become outshadowed again like early on in Canada’s life. But is it starting to infringe on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? We firmly believe that immigrants should be freely allowed to express their religion and culture as long as it does not infringe upon …show more content…
other’s rights and freedoms; because being a part of an open nation means we should all be given the same freedoms of religion and expression. Firstly, Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms was made with benefitting all Canadians in mind.
Inside the Charter contains fundamental freedoms, which are the foundation for Canadian rights and freedoms such as freedom of religion and association. Add to this equality rights; which ensures the same treatment of all Canadians regardless of age, sex, race, etc. Together these allows Canadians to freely choose their religion and not be discriminated because of it. But some people in Quebec want to restrict the extent as to which immigrants can represent their culture and religion. This is because they think their culture will be shrunk in comparison to the influx of immigrants; but they are forgetting about the Charter while doing so. Immigrants must be granted the same rights and freedoms as Canadian Citizens, even if it makes Quebec culture smaller. To conclude our first point it is unjust to only uphold the Charter to certain people even if it makes Quebec culture a minority because every Canadian should be protected under the Charter of Rights and …show more content…
Freedoms. However, on the topic of the Charter, there is a fine line as to how far these immigrants should represent their culture and religion.
This line is where their beliefs puts others in risk and break the Charter and/or Criminal Code. For example, let's say there is a family with a very sick young boy; the boy needs medical attention but the parents do not allow him to receive it because of their religion. As a result the boy dies. Their religion put him at risk and caused the parents to break the criminal code for child neglect when it was avoidable in the first place. Imposing limitations may go against the cultural and religious beliefs (Especially those about medical attention) that they are blocking, but it is for the better of society. Restricting religious beliefs at where it causes harm or breaks the Charter/Criminal Code is an effective way to ensure that immigrants can still exercise their religion and culture, but their religious beliefs do not take a toll on anybody
else. If these immigrants come and work for the Canadian government, should there be restrictions on what religious clothing they can wear? As another heavily debated issue in Quebec (The first being the aforementioned question about immigrants representing their religion/culture in Quebec) it procs many arguments. We, for one, hold the belief that there should be no restrictions on their religious/cultural clothing even if they work for the government. This is because their clothing is representative of their belief alone and does not obstruct anybody else; therefore there is no reason to ban religious/cultural clothing in government areas. Something as miniscule as a religious/cultural clothing item should have no effect on others. Stripping immigrants of their religious freedoms is not only negligent to their beliefs, but to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. To wrap it all up: religious clothing is a small detail that only pertains to the individual wearing it; there is no foreseeable reason as to why we need to strip immigrants of their religious freedoms. To conclude, we believe that all people (including immigrants) should be able to express their own religion/culture freely because everyone has the freedoms of religion and association under the Charter. And as long as it does not infringe on other people's well-being or breaks the Charter of Rights and Freedoms they should be allowed to represent their religion/culture. Religious clothing should be allowed to be worn because it only pertains the individual and has zero affect on others. Have we changed your viewpoint on how Canada should approach dealing with the religion/culture of immigrants?
...to identity with at least one of the countries predominate languages, English or French, dictated the degree in which they could participate in Canadian life. According to the Commission, this participation was real under two conditions: “that both societies, the French-speaking as well as the English-speaking, accept[ed] newcomers much more rapidly than they have done in the past; and that the two societies willingly allow other groups to preserve and enrich, if they so desire, the cultural values they prize[d]” (RCBB Book 1 xxv). It creates an interesting take on the acceptance of those “othered” groups, as change was necessary not only on the part of the minorities but also from Canada’s French and English-speakers. The Commissions work remains focused on language and culture, more so than ethnicity amongst a bilingual, bicultural and “othered” Canadian society.
... presence of religious diversity amongst the multiculturalist scene, multiculturalism and its relationships to ethnocultureal minorities, Quebec’s reasonable accommodation as well as the overlap of Aboriginal and multiculturalism issues, require research and development. This speak volumes about Banting and Kymlicka, as it places their work on a larger spectrum that will one day be surrounded by other impressive works that may compliment or challenge their findings. Canadian multiculturalism is completely different than what takes place in different countries. It goes without saying that not every picture can be painted with the same type of brush because the world is not full of the same picture that has a white washed idealized understanding. With that being said, the problems in other countries are not inherent to the multiculturalism picture in other countries.
Canada is an ethnically diverse country. The notion of "multiculturalism" began circulating in Canada in 1971 and is a word that is now commonly used to define this country, unlike the word "melting-pot" which is used to describe Americans' loss of ethnic identity. The broadcasting system in Canada is pressured by the government to acknowledge the culturally diverse society by broadcasting a fair representation of the population in terms of ethnicity. This is achieved through the many acts that have been passed through parliament: the multiculturalism policy of 1971, the Canadian Multiculturalism Act of 1988, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms of 1982, the Ethnic Broadcasting Policy of 1985, and most recent, the Broadcasting Act of 1991. These legislative and policy frameworks have provided guidelines for the management of Canadia...
Do you know that despite Canada being called multicultural and accepting, Canada’s history reveals many secrets that contradicts this statement? Such an example are Canadian aboriginals, who have faced many struggles by Canadian society; losing their rights, freedoms and almost, their culture. However, Native people still made many contributions to Canadian society. Despite the efforts being made to recognize aboriginals in the present day; the attitudes of European Canadians, acts of discrimination from the government, and the effects caused by the past still seen today have proven that Canadians should not be proud of Canada’s history with respect to human rights since 1914.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is in place to ensure the citizens of Canada are protected from unreasonable violations by the government. When the assimilation policy was adopted there was no way to determine the far reaching effects that it would have on aboriginal children and their families. Over time societal views change and the policies are directly affected so this kind of human rights violation would be less acceptable. Challenging the status quo can bring about change and bring awareness to a topic that was often overlooked. In a nation which prides it’s self on being a multicultural mosaic, residential schools fuelled by policy, religious organizations and the public should be stricken down permanently.
The Government of Canada will support all of Canada’s cultures and allow resources to the immigrants who have demonstrated a desire and effort to maintain their own culture and identity.
Every year, over 250,000 people make Canada their new home. Attracted by its education system, economy and universal healthcare system, there are few other places in the world like it. All Canadians are guaranteed equality before the law and equality of opportunity, regardless of where they are from. However, some might argue that Canadian policy has not been put into practice as well as it should be. Is the concept of true equality a far-fetched idea? It seems that Canada has taken great measures to promote the integration of immigrants socially, but can the same be said for their integration economically? Politically? To judge whether or not Canada has been successful at promoting the integration of immigrants in these realms, a deeper understanding of Canadian policy must be considered.
Multiculturalism policy was first adopted in Canada in 1971, which reaffirms the dignity and value of all its citizens regardless of ethnic origins, race, religious affiliations, or language. Part of this policy, Canada confirms the rights of all the aboriginals along with the recognition of two official languages. Indeed, multiculturalism has great importance since its main purpose is to give equal treatment to all the citizens (Daniel, 2010). It ensures that all individual citizens could still maintain their identities, and have pride with their ancestry. Through this initiative, the Canadian government was able to give their citizens a feeling of self-confidence, making them more open to their diverse cultures. The multiculturalism policy
In the 1970s, Pierre Elliott Trudeau decided to use multiculturalism as a “way of dealing with discontent over the report of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism1.”. According to some groups, this report dealt primarily with French and English linguistic issues and did not pay enough attention to issues referring to other groups within the Canadian population. In a more general extent, “multiculturalism policies in Canada have attempted to assist cultural group in overcoming barriers so as to allow them to integrate more fully in society.2”. However, the notion of multiculturalism itself was criticized by the Spicer Commission on National Unity. This commission was put forward by the Mulroney government, as a response to the popular perception that the country's unity was vuln...
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada's constitution; the highest law in Canada. Therefore, it`s only proper we treat it the Charter to its utmost priority. That being the case, prohibiting others to practice or promoting their religion goes against one of our Fundamental Freedoms; freedom of religion. Section 2 of the Charter states, that you can practice your religion and declare them without fear of hatred and/or bullying. In addition, you cannot force another individual to follow the same religion a you; as that is assimilation. However, a tiny village in Quebec; Hérouxville was doing the opposite of this. For instance, Hérouxville was having a heated debate on trying to ban religious headgear like hijabs,taqiyya, and turbans. In either case, this is obviously unacceptable because it goes against the Charter. Furthermore, Hérouxville also adopted a peculiar code of conduct that forbade women from being stoned alive or burned with acid, along with other measures intended for newcomers. Forcing immigrants with other measures and basically assimilating them infringes section 15 of the Charter; being equality rights. Equality rights state, every individual in Canada is under and before the law. This means that they guaranteed equal protection, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and mental/physical disability. In summary, practising and promoting religion is protected under the Charter therefore, it's only right that it should be
“ 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.
It is without a doubt that Canada is considered one of the most welcoming and peaceful countries in the entire world. Individuals fleeing conflicts from different continents, on opposites sides of the planet, view Canada as a safe haven, a place to thrive, succeed, and safely live life to its fullest potential. Excellent healthcare, education, and proper gun control are just some of the many priviledges freely given to those who are lucky enough to call Canada their home. The Rights and Freedoms of Canadians are incomparable to those of individuals living in other countries, and with freedom of religion being one of them, it becomes crucial that we respect and show acceptance of different religions. However, it is saddening to see that in
Multiculturalism is a significant fabric of Canadian society that defines its unique identity among the rest of the world. Enactment of the Canadian multicultural policy (1971) affirmed government position and recognition of multiculturalism as a vital element of Canada. It is imperative to understand that multiculturalism is a static concept that keeps changing overtime and has a multidimensional entity. Canadians have always and will continue to revise the concept of multiculturalism to suit the ever expanding needs of Canadian society. In this paper, I will evaluate the reasons behind Canada’s adoption of multicultural policy and assess whether the policy should be maintained or not. I will defend the thesis that Canada’s multiculturalism
Mordecai Richler. These writers are not meant to represent any ethnic group as a whole,
The policy of multiculturalism within a bilingual system assures that the cultural freedom of Canadians is protected as well as the policy should help and control down the “discriminatory attitudes and cultural jealousies” (Driedger2011, 222). The Multiculturalism Act and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are two different things. The act “values and dignity of all Canada citizens regardless of there racial or ethnic origins, or their language” (Government of Canada. “Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship” 2012). Where as the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects rights, and allows each and of us to do what we desire.