POLB90H3 Chapter Notes -Samuel P. Huntington, Chinese Canadians, Canadian Identity
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For although there are two official languages, there is no official culture, nor does any ethnic group take precedence over any other. Canadians: such a policy should help break down discriminatory attitudes and cultural jealousies, a vigorous policy of multiculturalism will help create this initial confidence. Canadians and so contribute to a richer life for us all. In the last few months the government has taken steps to provide funds to support cultural educational centers for native people. Canadian culturual groups in the interst of national unity: the govtn will continue to assist immigrants to acquire at least one of. Canada"s official languages in order to become full participants in. Canadian identity will not be undermined by multiculturalism: language and culture (cid:0) The distinction has never been clearly defined. The government is concerned with preserving human rights, developing canadian identity, strengthening citizenship participation, reinforcing canadian unity and encouraging cultural diversification within a bilingual framework.