Achieving Multiculturalism In Canada

Multiculturalism stems from immigration, and immigration leads to multiculturalism. Without the different ethnic groups that exist within one country, there would be no cultural diversity. From the first settlers who were French, to the English who came from the British isles, to the gradual entrance of non-white ethnic groups, Canada has grown and evolved into a multicultural nation. Immigration is the backbone of Canada; “the chief support of a system or organization” (Backbone). Immigrants are the backbone of the country, without them, Canada would not exist. It was through foreign groups who established a claim and settled on the land, and brought many others with them to settle are the ones who laid the foundation of what Canada was to be. It may be the backbone, but it was not perfect …show more content…
They were lured with the promise of irresistible opportunities and the promising life they, and their future generations could have. Not too long after, immigrants of different ethnicities started to arrive, and they too were drawn to the land of opportunity, but it was not the same for them. They were often met with discrimination and extreme racism, and rarely, if ever given the same opportunities as the white population. After many years of favouring white immigrants, Canada’s immigration system has improved to promote multiculturalism.

One of the first ethnic groups that were not predominantly white were the Chinese, they suffered great discrimination for many years from the people and the government of Canada, although there are still some forms of discrimination against them, Canada’s government and immigration system has since improved so that the Chinese are not an oppressed people, but a people who positively contribute to the nation today. The immigration system of Canada today better accommodates their people and their culture but that was not always the case. Forced to emigrate because of years of