Benefits Of Being A Canadian

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What does being a Canadian mean to you? To me, being a Canadian means Freedom, Universal health care and Diversity. The ability to get to speak when I want and stand up for what I believe in, not having to worry about paying lots of money for treatment. I can feel protected at home with my multicultural neighbours. Canada has many different races and the country is multicultural people and we’re all treated equally. Being a Canadian gives loads of unique advantages such as I am allowed to work at all jobs, My child will be Canadian, I can vote for who I want, I will never be deported and I am freely allowed to travel where I want. Canada also has a Democratic Government. Although there is a great amount of favouring circumstances,

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