What is Canadian culture ? To me Canadian culture can be seen almost as a cultural mosaic with many different ethnic groups and cultures all co-existing together in one society. Culture is a vast term that describes customs, traditions, and all other institutions. Though, Canadian culture I believe cannot have a permanent definition as we are constantly changing. However, as of right now canadian culture is a country of immigrants from multiple different ethnic backgrounds making up one nation. There is not one definite culture or ethnic group in Canada rather multiple cultural groups. It is our immigrants that make our country whole as they bring forth a new perspective and as Canadians we welcome them with open arms. Every culture contributes …show more content…
The first culture and ethnic group to ever exist in Canada was the aboriginals who lived here centuries before Europeans found Canada. Therefore this particular culture was largely influenced by the first European settlers better known as the French Canadians. (UOttawa,2013) Though the biggest influence came from the British whose culture dominated Canada until other immigrants from different ethnic groups brought about their culture. Western culture is still prevalent in today’s society. Many of our fashion trends and forms of entertainment are still influenced by western nations in Europe. Though we have had several different ethnic groups immigrate to Canada all of these different cultures have remained unchanged and co-exist in society as plural …show more content…
The liberals plan on welcoming 25,000 refugees from Syria and Iraq through immediate, direct sponsorship. Though some had thought that welcoming so many refugees would lead to conflict among Canadians but the opposite occurred. Canadians have openly welcomed this new ethnic group. This shows that we as a country are now more welcoming now than we ever have been. Furthermore, I believe this is because more Canadians have immigration roots now than they did several decades ago. Along with that Canada is setting an example for other countries looking to help with the Syrian refugee crisis. “People close to refugee issues follow Canada’s efforts closely. Among a certain type here your new prime minister is the new Obama, the progressive dreamboat. We wish we had a leader who saw welcoming refugees, not as a chore, but as something to be proud of,” said Tim Finch of the National Refugee Welcome Board in the United Kingdom. (Keung, 2016) Though there were bumps along the way in getting so many refugees settled in Canada the plan turned out to be successful with over 10,000 syrian refugees already settled. (Blinch,
Finally, if the comparison were ever made a survey, it would really show the full scale of Americanization in Canada. But until now we can only see from the daily life, how American culture is inviting Canada. Today more then ever, Canadians are in real danger of loosing their national identity. It is unfortunate that if the study of this cultural influence will be done few years later, it might be too late to save Canadian culture and identity.
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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...
Some Canadians even agree with President Trumps Refugee ban. Canadians are scared of what the Sunni Muslims are associated with. That association is between the Sunni Muslims and ISIS, as some members of ISIS are radical Sunni Muslims. According to a 2015 statistic (Donnelly, 2015) 54% of Canadians are moderately to strongly against the government's plan to letting 25 000 Syrian refugees into Canada. According to another (Kanji, 2016) an online petition to stop resettling Syrian refugees in Canada had around 50 000 signatures, most people that signed it were under the impression that the Syrians were terrorists. These events that have happened in the past show us how some Canadians may be thinking right now in the present.
This is because it shaped Canada’s social, economic and political culture. As Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada from 1896-1911, said in 1904 “…The nineteenth century was the century of the United States. I think we can claim that Canada will fill the twentieth century.” (Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Jan 18, 1904). And indeed it did; Wilfrid Laurier opened the gates to immigration and changed the twentieth century for Canada from that point forward. In the ten years between 1906 and 1916, two million newcomers immigrated to Canada. It was the country’s largest population boom. This population increase was immensely beneficial as it led to industrialization and urbanization. It also boosted the economy as new jobs were created. After the population boom, Canadians were now Irish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Dutch, Scandinavian, Japanese and Chinese. The various cultures of new immigrants affected Canada socially and culturally, as new languages, traditions, foods and arts appeared in Canada. Moreover, not only did immigrants contribute to massive cultural growth but they also changed perspectives on diversity; changing Canadian identity for years to
In conclusion, Canada was influenced throughout the 1920's by America, that by 1929 Canada became very similar to America in social trends, economics and produce. But has this stopped in modern day era? Canada continues to be heavily influenced by the amount of American products and media outpouring into Canada. Canada has made attempts throughout time to impede the onslaught of American invasion but American invasion is seen on a huge global scale. Hit movies, tv shows, products among others are generally based on American culture, views, or based within American domain. It is a reign yet to be stopped.
According to citizen and immigration Canada statistics, (Immigrating to Canada, 2009), each year, Canada welcomes more than 200,000 new immigrants. It creates a diverse of multiple nationalities. Most immigrants from Europe or their descendants have religious backgrounds which respect universal fraternity. Also the multiculturalism makes Canada a "melting pot" for every member in the "pot". People respect each other and live together peacefully. People with different backgrounds live together peacefully without discrimination.
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. Overtime, 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. In other words,
Canadians have come along way in their culture and identity. Canadians have participated in multiple wars and battles that have shaped our country and the people that live in this country. But it’s not just the violence what shaped our country but the people and traditions that originated outside of Canada and was brought here. European, British and French cultures and tradition have all influenced Canada’s culture and identity. (Blattberg, C. 13, January 02). Immigrants from all over the world have in the passed contributed to the way we view Canada and because of that we live in a safe, mosaic, multicultural country. (Blattberg, C. 13, January 02).There have also been the First Nations people who started Canada’s good reputation and because of them we have accomplished everything that we have done today. (Blattberg, C. 13, January 02).
In conclusion, multiculturalism and immigration are vital factors in the evolution of Canada to be a strong multicultural example of economic stability, social, and political growth. They have lead to the emergence of Canada as a nation. The Government of Canada pioneered the Multiculturalism and Immigrant policy which help immigrants to keep their cultures and religions, while, learning new opportunities such as a better education system and training programs for children, teenagers, and adults, better translations and interpretations for immigrants who are seeking work, and strive to live in a harmonious and peaceful country.
During the month of October, Canada’s political scene was very busy due to the 2015 federal election held on the 19th. Throughout the previous months, the public held great interest towards the campaigns of each party as well as their platforms in order to choose the party that the public wanted as the new government of Canada. In the campaigns, a major topic that was included in every party’s plan was the Syrian refugee crisis that is currently an issue in many countries around the globe. This crisis has taken the media by storm and is a concern for many citizens in Canada. As a country known to be peaceful and generous, many people would assume that Canada would be one of the first to step in and help those in need but that is not the case. The general population does not know that the current laws in place make becoming a refugee in Canada a long and unfair process. Acquiring refugee status in Canada, protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act, health care for refugees and the current stance of Canada in regards to the refugee crisis are all factors that the general public must be more aware about. The current laws regarding refugees of Canada must change.
“ 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.
This is why the other cultures do not seem like ‘alien’ to us. As professor Borroso from Duquesne University Pittsburgh says “The big difference with the globalization we have nowadays is the fact that it is not controlled by one or a few countries; it goes beyond any borders, it’s truly global and unable to be controlled by any individual government,” thus the people have become more tolerable. Countless fast food restaurants, television programs, diverse music and sports events from many cultures are becoming common. Few of the example are Hollywood and Bollywood movies, music from different parts of Asia, sports such as cricket is also becoming more common in Canada. Since we have greater access to the foreign culture, we have more choices. More than two-thirds of Canadian television is devoted to foreign programs as well. People from across the world, can find benefit in Canada. For instance, the refugee migrations have been part of human existence across the globe from time to time, the scale of the current refugee crisis is fuelled by modern advancements in communication and transportation, making it easy for refugees to come in and feel at ease as they can find food and items from their homeland in the market easily. Moreover, the ever growing technological advancements and transportations are beneficial to the
Growing up with a diverse community makes you realize that Canada is growing and slowly becoming a Multicultural society. Multiculturalism as stated in the textbook, is defined as allowing and accepting different cultures and providing them encouragement and support to keep their culture and diverse traditions (Mintz et al. 2015, 34). In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adapt the official policy of multiculturalism. (Government of Canada. “Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship” 2012). Canada grants all residents of Canadian citizens regardless of their “racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation”. (Government of Canada. “Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship”
There are lots of definitions and interpretations for the term LEADERSHIP. One is “A relationship through which one person influences the behaviour or actions of other people” (Mullins, L.J. 2002, Management and Organisational Behaviour, 6th Edition, FT Publishing, p904). Another popular definition would be, “the process of influencing an organization or groups within an organization in its efforts towards achieving a goal” (Johnson, Scholes & Whittington, 2005, Exploring Corporate Strategy, 7th Edition, FT Prentice Hall, p.519)