Multiculturalism in its controversial glory: Is Canada a ‘country without a core culture’?

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6. Geez, not this shit again

LOL, I need the graphic that goes with that...

this has been a question posed about/to Canadians since the 1800's. For some reason, many Canadians are really insecure about who we are as a nation, or that there is any change from the old English/French to a new multiculturalism. I remember us discussing this in class back in the 80's.

While it may seem like we don't have a 'culture', part of our identity is the fact that we have many cultures living together (mostly) peacefully.

I think it's important to remember also that over time, the newer immigrants' descendants will eventually become more 'western'. It's just, at the moment, immigration is at really high levels.

I'm of Ukrainian decent on my dad's side. My ancestors came over in 1895-1900 and kept their language and traditions for 3 generations. I'm the first generation that doesn't speak Ukrainian. My dad, as a child, didn't even celebrate Dec 25 as Christmas - Christmas to him was Jan 7. That has been lost now.

I don't doubt, over time, the same thing will happen to more current immigrants - perhaps more slowly because of larger numbers - but eventually it will happen. In the meantime, I love walking around the city and seeing all of the cultures, the multiple languages and accents, the great foods of each culture.

And Canada is a liberal democracy still. Multiculturalism hasn't changed that.