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Comparison Of Canada And The Bicultural Perspective

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The Multicultural Perspective perceives Canada as a diverse mosaic of cultures and ethnicities, each maintaining its unique identity while enriching the overarching Canadian identity. This viewpoint aligns with Canada's official policy of multiculturalism, which advocates for diversity and the preservation of cultural heritage. Conversely, the Bicultural Perspective emphasizes the dual nature of Canadian identity, stemming from the coexistence of English and French cultures, the nation's two founding nations. It portrays Canada as a country fundamentally shaped by the interaction and integration of these two distinct cultural streams. Additionally, the Indigenous Perspective highlights the significant role of Indigenous peoples in shaping Canadian …show more content…

Located in the middle of this range, federal-provincial-territorial relations offer opportunities as well as challenges. While divergent interests among governance levels may give rise to disagreements over budgetary or environmental policies, cooperation on national or regional projects fosters respect and unity among Canadians. A major means of promoting national cohesion and elevating Canada's cultural diversity while fostering openness and empathy among its citizens is multiculturalism. On the other hand, Quebec sovereignty presents a significant barrier that challenges constitutional principles and shatters social confidence along linguistic and ideological divides. Acknowledging both French and English as official languages, bilingualism balances opportunities and problems. Although linguistic differences might put pressure on language rights, bilingualism highlights cultural diversity and promotes communication among Canadians. Similar to this, Aboriginal self-determination straddles the continuum, addressing past wrongs and unresolved issues while also promoting Indigenous rights and cooperation and strengthening national cohesion. This analysis highlights the complex dynamics of these elements in forming Canada's collective identity and unity by synthesizing key ideas from the

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INTRO While invoking a somewhat contentious relationship with the Federal and Quebec government, Quebec nationalism has shaped the dynamics of Canadian politics. Through a discussion of several historical events, Canadian politics have been influenced by Quebec nationalism. In this paper, I will argue how various significant changes to the constitution, the restructure of the Federal government from centralized to decentralized, and influencing  policies that ultimately made Quebec a distinct society in Quebec.   TOPIC 1 Since Canada is a federal state, the constitution assigns separate jurisdictions to the Federal Government and to the 10 provinces. These provincial governments have constitutionally recognized authority to enact laws in their

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Often a struggle between Quebec's liberals and nationalists who want a sovereign Quebec- led to a dynamic and interesting political culture in Quebec. Though a battle of Federalists and Nationalists was prevalent in much of Quebec, ignoring other factors identity politics does not explain its culture adequately. However, given that Nationalism played an important role in forming the political culture of Quebec- the factors leading to this tide of nationalism must be examined. Political tension rose to an all-time high, with the assassination of a minister in 1970 by nationalist terrorists, we will examine how the political elites created and exacerbated this tension (Heintzmen, 1983). Nationalism was a prevalent ideology, as the populist Bloc Quebecois gained significant traction by promoting the idea of independent identity from the rest of Canada (Heintzmen, 1983).

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They bring with them the English language and culture, one that expands and solidifies Canada’s predominantly bilingual and bi-national identity in the midst of the existing Quebecois culture. They establish English schools, newspapers and social organizations that reflect the British culture, and set up the Anglican Church in Canada, the first of many Protestant churches to come. They are successful in convincing the British government to divide Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada and to Upper Canada they bring their ideas about freehold land ownership, systematic planning of townships and representative government. United in their distrust of the Americans, they adopt the term ‘Canadian,’ a term once reserved for the francophone population but now one that marks the conversion of ‘British’ immigrants to ‘Canadians’, a term that is still used today. Their varied nationalities are also instrumental in creating the foundation for the pluralistic and multi-ethnic Canada that is foundational to its identity.

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