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ETHNOCULTURAL DIVERSITY IN CANADA

Canadian Multiculturalism Act, 1988  ensures that every Canadian receives equal treatment by the government, which respects and celebrates diversity  acknowledges the freedom of all members of Canadian society to preserve, enhance and share their cultural heritage

‘Diversity Stats’  1 in 5 Canadians foreign-born  Asia (including the Middle East) is our largest source of immigrants  In the 2011 status, the most common ethnic origins reported were: Canadian (10.5 million), English (6.5 million), French (5 million), Scottish (4.7 million), Irish (4.5 million), German (3.2 million)  Other ethnic groups that surpassed 1 million were: Italian, Chinese, First Nations, Ukrainian, East Indian, Dutch and Polish

 1 in 5 Canadians is a visible ethnic minority  Largest visible minority groups = South Asians (East Indian, Pakistani or Sri Lankan), Chinese and Blacks

Religious Diversity in Canada  67% = Christian  24% = no religious affiliation  7% = Muslim, Hindu, Sikh or Buddhist  1% = Jewish

Possible challenges facing newcomers to Canada...  The need to learn a new language  Different social role expectations  Lack of recognition for international qualifications  Prejudice/discrimination  Separation from family  Conflict between values in the family and the new society  Different expectations regarding citizens rights

 Culture shock = the confusion and anxiety a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture

Benefits of Diversity  Immigrants help to sustain our health care, pension plans and social programs  Immigrants can give companies an edge in a competitive global economy  Increased innovation, creativity, different skills introduced to our society  Increased awareness and understanding of other cultural groups  Music, food, etc.

Discussion question:  Is it possible to maintain a strong national identity in a multicultural nation like Canada? How?