Multiculturalism In Canada

This is a country that has been world renowned for giving shelter and residency to people originating from around the globe. It spreads awareness of practicing equality and having an ideology supporting coexistence. Been divided into 10 provinces, it still hosts the same belief and view. Canada has been popularized for being one of the most diverse and multicultural country in the world. However, this title has been acclaimed since the past decade, precisely, by the city of Toronto. It is established that people of all nationalities immigrated to Canada for individualistic reasons. Reasons ranging from, in the search of better education and jobs, to upbringing of their children in a safe and progressive country. No matter the situations, Canada has been accepting of numerous cases. Nonetheless, there is definitely no place on earth that could be described as ‘perfect’. To understand the position of Canada and what its true identity is, the factors of multiculturalism and marginalization should be studied. It should be understood that marginalization could easily occur where multiculturalism is found. However, it may not be true the other way around.
Multiculturalism is the existing and equality of all religions, races, cultures and etc.
on a land. It signifies the bond of humanity above any difference between the people. It’s the allowance of various customs and traditions to be practiced without limitations and troubles. Multiculturalism means no divisions or segregations would be created by others while people of a particular nationality, freely practice their values. It is true that multiculturalism exists in Canada, as is evident the existence of bilingualism. The following link is of an article that attests to Canada’s recognition as a multicultural country by presenting a census.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/census-shows-canada-truly-multicultural-1.410378

Multiculturalism is visible in Canada, by simply taking a stroll outside. Every town and city is populated with people of all nationalities, living in harmony. On the other hand, marginalization also shows its presence ever so often. It is an overt fact that marginalization is linked with negativity. This sense or policy exists when people object multiculturalism and want to inculcate hatred and disunity amongst the people, intentionally or unknowingly. Marginalization is subjecting a specific group to lesser importance and targeting them with discriminatory reasons to express superiority and power. As disclosed by this article, marginalization occurs when educated immigrants are ‘welcomed’ to this country, due to temptation over a desired career. http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Cayo+Canada+loses+billions+marginalizing+immigrants/7466329/story.html

The identity of Canada is a mystery, as both faces are present today. Multiculturalism encourages individuals of all cultures and religions to live in this country without hesitation. Next to this policy is marginalization. A concept which constantly reminds immigrants that they aren’t to consider this land their home. The difference between these two sides is apparent. Thus, it is a matter of duty of every Canadian to allow people of different cultures to feel what they feel when they think of Canada as a home. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to understand why Canada is known to be multicultural. We should ask ourselves, do we have a hand in practicing marginalism? If this country is known to be multicultural, why do we shun the traditions of others? Are they not equal?