Primar Primary Influences On Canadian Identity

Hockey, maple syrup, and a red leaf. At first glance these things might not see like they have much in common, yet in a very stereotypical fashion these all make up what many consider to be the the Canadian identity. Noted as having an influx of around 300,000 new immigrants each year, stemming from all different parts of the world, bringing in new cultures and identities, is there really a set Canadian Identity? Identity is what sets one apart from the rest rest of the world, in terms of nationalism it refers to the unique culture, characteristics and condition of being a citizen. Beginning from the arrival of Paleo-Indians thousands of years ago, to the colonization by the Europeans, Canada was born from the idea immigration and the experience of new cultures.

I personally view the Canadian identity as a topic which may never truly be set in place as the world grows and new influences arrive, yet at the very same i see it as revolving around the set traits that the first peoples and nations(Aboriginals, French, British, etc.) brought and held, whether it be their spiritual, political, lingual, and cultural views. Major parts of the Canadian identity also arise from non-human factors, such as geography, the land in Canada influences the jobs of the people as well as where everyone is displaced. Canada is considered the second largest country in the world, this causes the Canadian identity to differ slightly depending on where one lives. The identity of a Candian can be summed up from the Charter of Rights and freedoms and each person is entitled to in Canada. In a way, the Charter outlines the key values and beliefs that the people hold. For instance, it outlines the official languages are both French and English, which as stated befores plays a huge part in canada's