In “Of hockey, Medicare and Canadian dreams”, Stephen J. Toope argues that Canada deserves to be celebrated for more than just hockey and Medicare, the most commonly associate emblems of the country, and instead to be directed by visionaries, and their decreased sense of humility. Additionally, Toope specifies that Canadians must confront their errors and understand their strengths, in order to further themselves as a strong country, and “grow up” (abstract). Over the many years of Canada’s existence, its citizens and base fundamentals have managed to solidify a society revolving around an openness to immigration, resulting in a rare evolution of a nation that is to be cherished. In relation, Toope expresses that it is a truism that many
Many Canadian citizens feel that their government betrayed the Chinese immigrants after the completion of the Trans-Canada railway in the late 19th century. However, Christopher Anderson argues in his article “The Senate and the fight against the 1885 Chinese Immigration Act” that the Canadian senate has never given up on the fight for the preservation of rights deserved by Chinese immigrants. In his article, Anderson depicts statistical data and explains legislatures imposed on the Chinese immigrants to strengthen his argument, and then he attempts to gain the reader’s support through employing a series of ethical and emotional strategies. Anderson begins his article by depicting a “full apology” made by the Canadian Prime Minister in hopes of seeking forgiveness for the restrictions imposed on Chinese immigrants.1 By employing this potent ethos statement, Anderson has already attempted to convince his readers about certain mistakes made by
Globalization for Australia is now the speed of change, the direction in which it is going, and the pressure on Australia to modify their economy and their population to receive these movements. Australia needs these people flowing into their country to expand their workforce. However, the security risk is now with the flow of people and the melting pot of different cultures, people struggle to identify with the nationalism of traditional Australian people. In Australia, cultural diversity, different cultures living together in one place, is the new norm.
Canada Positive impacts of globalization of Canada Technological changes and advancements; expanded the sphere of culture and created the global village that Canadian communication theorist Marshall McLuhan called. All entertainment sources like music movies can be available worldwide. All Food Points will be expanded worldwide. Clothing brand and style have reached the whole world. Growing number of international trades; and agreements have a strong impact on decision-making about a country's political situation.
The Chinese Immigration Act of 1885 was the largest setback to Canadian immigration laws because it restricted chinese immigration, imposed a $50 fee to enter Canada, and if an immigrant was found sick they would be deported back to their national origin. Many of the “white men” had believed that the amount of Chinese immigrants was too high so they imposed the act to restrict them. Certain people such as Chinese diplomats, government representatives, tourists, merchants, “men of science”, and students were exempt from the
Globalization is a many-faceted process which has benefits and repercussions in many areas. It has led to great developments through exchanges of ideas and technologies and has also caused deep conflicts within and among nations in different ways. While often conflicts arise economically, politically, or in the realm of intellectual rights, these are easier to understand and resolve than the varied and nuanced conflicts that arise between Globalization and Culture. Due to a long history of such conflicts, sometimes groups or governments take it upon themselves to initiate preventative measures in order to reduce the risk of damage or loss of cultural identity. One specific example of this preventative action began almost 100 years ago as Canada started issuing a tax on foreign produced magazines in the
When thinking about purchasing food we are often told that buying local is better for the community as it puts the money in the pocket of a small business owner and not for a corporation's CEO to purchase their third vacation home. But, often what we don't look at is the other things we purchase like clothing, cars, beauty products and day-to-day items. It is very common that many household products are made in China, as it is a lot cheaper to manufacture things there and send them to our local Walmart or retail store for Canadians to consume. I wanted to see how many things in my day-to-day life are produced outside of Canada and what I buy that is produced in Canada. Of course starting with food, I often buy from the local market; unfortunately,
The Charter further ensures a democratic society as it guarantees the fundamental rights such as voting rights, mobility rights and equality rights, which contain the protection against discrimination (Margaret, web). The laws successfully develop to balance the rights of the new immigrants and the interests of the Canadian society. On 2001, November 1st, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act was announced as a symbol of forming the Canadian multicultural society. It mainly improved the laws towards refugee determination, family reunification and gained the control over the country borders(Dwight L. Gibson eta·85). As the globalization has become the main stream of the world, Canada has advantages to move towards this goal as an immigration
Globalization and its implications appear to have controversial opinions around the world on whether it truly benefits countries. There is no doubt that advances in technology have enabled us to become more interconnected with the world around us; further shaping how we interact with each other, how businesses conduct themselves, and how cities are formed. Growing up in Toronto witnessing the significant changes to neighborhoods, the never ending horizon of cranes, increases in property value, it’s evident that Toronto has become a world city and the attraction to potential migrants is promising. The following paper will examine globalization and its effect on Toronto using personal direct observations (as a long-term resident) combined with findings from academic literature. Globalization has aided in bringing Toronto to the forefront as a world city and hub for innovation.
Considering the intention lied behind the employment of multiculturalism policy, it could be safely said that the government do not only look at humane aspects like guaranteeing the basic human rights, or respecting minorities’ culture but also practical reasons: economic benefits, safety or stability in community, more broadly speaking, in the nation. In a sense, multiculturalism can be interpreted as a strategy of the government to adopt to the rapidly changing conditions and to maintain its position at an advantageous place. In 1973, Australia abandoned White Australia Policy, which had lasted almost a hundred years, and introduced instead quite opposite policy, “multiculturalism” (Henry, N. & Kurzak, K., 2013). One of the triggers of this quick and bold change was surely the decision that Australia would have to strengthen the tie with Asian countries beside the U.K., taking into account the current situation that the U.K. entered the EU while the Asian countries increased its economic power. Similarly, as the legislation of NAP carried out in reaction to the increasing terrorism attacks demonstrated, the Multiculturalism policy itself seems to be gradually and slightly changing around the principle, in accordance with
Canada was the first country to adopt multiculturalism and has since cultivated a society that focuses on the benefits of diversity and encourages racial and ethnic harmony. In fact, in an article by Keung in The Star, Canada ranked fourth most welcoming country for immigrants in the world. This was seen as the reason behind higher rates of naturalization as individual rights are being championed and immigrants are guaranteed equality. Now, with Justin Trudeau from the Liberal Party as Prime Minister, the world can expect reforms in Canada’s Immigration System that would be more sympathetic to refugees and immigrants. Regulating the inflow of foreign nationals would be the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law and the Immigration and Refugee
Prior to analyzing the impacts of globalization on the Canadian state, it is crucial to examine the nation’s situation before its presence. During the absence of the Europeans, primarily the English and the French, Canada’s economy was largely based on the trading societies of the Aboriginal peoples, farming, and hunting (Drummond, 2006, 1). In the 16th century, the presence of the English and French settlers resulted in the progression of economic development through the trades that occurred between the Europeans and the Aboriginal peoples. In 1760, the British dominance on the fur trades in Montreal resulted in an increase in population and attracted more people from Britain (Drummond, 2006, 1). Within the next couple of years, Montreal continued
People seem to forget the children that are dragged through this process. Some families make this process together while others do not. Some children will strive in the United States while others will end up in jail. Furthermore, the fourth biggest population of immigration comes from Canada. I was surprised to read that in the book.
Canada should help these countries by following Germany and Sweden’s lead by committing to helping find a solution in ending the worst refugee crisis “since the end of the Second World War” (Gilmore). Sweden and Germany are viewed as two European nations with the most generous asylum policies. Since the beginning of the refugee crisis, Germany has, in all senses had an “open border” (Dahl p.8). This is illustrated by the fact that Germany welcomed over 800,000 refugees in 2015 alone, well above any other European nation (Gilmore). Sweden, a country with a population of only 10 million, accepted in between 1,500-2,000 asylum seekers day in 2015 but has had to decrease that number due to lack of housing and social unrest (Dahl p.2).
Several authors highlighted the role of racism in the process of securitization of migration (Huysmans 2000; Ibrahim 2005; Togral 2011). According to Maggie Ibrahim, the securitization of migration can be examined as “discourse through which relations of power are exercised” and is “racism’s most modern form” (Ibrahim 2005, pp.163-164). Certainly, the antagonism directed towards migrants is based on the beliefs that the host country views his or her race and/or culture as superior, thus excluding migrants from all aspects of their society. One way in which this is done is through discriminatory and prejudicial laws. Therefore, a critical evaluation of the implications of the securitization of migration should also include an analysis of the
