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The Economist ran a cover story in 2016 praising Canada as the most successful multicultural society in the West. [120] The Economist argued that Canada's multiculturalism was a source of strength that united the diverse population and by attracting immigrants from around the world was also an engine of economic growth as well. [120]
The Canadian Multiculturalism Act affirms the policy of the Government of Canada to ensure that every Canadian receives equal treatment by the government which respects and celebrates diversity. The act also: [8] recognizes Canada's multicultural heritage and that this heritage must be protected; recognizes Aboriginal rights
In Canada, multicultural policy had been adopted in 1971 following the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, a government body set up in response to the grievances of Canada's French-speaking minority (concentrated in the province of Quebec). The report of the Commission advocated that the Canadian government should recognize ...
However, Canada has been known to be a multicultural country with an absence of the far right as seen in other Western Democracies. Canada has implemented several multicultural policies including selective immigration policies and multiculturalist integration policies aimed at promoting and sustaining multiculturalism. [36]
Tolerance and sensitivity hold significant importance in Canada's multicultural society, as does politeness and fairness [80] Canadians typically tend to embrace liberal views on social and political issues. [80] A majority of Canadians shared the values of human rights, respect for the law and gender equality. [81]
Harvard professor of political science Robert D. Putnam conducted a nearly decade-long study on how multiculturalism affects social trust. [56] He surveyed 26,200 people in 40 American communities, finding that when the data were adjusted for class, income and other factors, the more racially diverse a community is, the greater the loss of trust.
Canada this week updated its travel advisory to the U.S., warning members of the LGBTQ+ community that some American states have enacted laws that may affect them. The country’s Global Affairs ...
Tolerance and sensitivity hold significant importance in Canada's multicultural society, as does politeness. [5] [6] A vast majority of Canadians shared the values of human rights, respect for the law and gender equality. [7] [6] Historian Ian MacKay associates Canadian values with egalitarianism, equalitarianism and peacefulness. [8]