The Role Of Multiculturalism In Canadian Identity

Multiculturalism is an essential part of Canadian identity. A successful and prosperous multicultural society requires cultural accommodation. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada 's immigration tracking polls, when Canadians were asked “what is the most important barrier to integration, about two-thirds of Canadians mention language and/or cultural barriers” (Jedwab 2008, 222). The study also revealed that “compared to the rest of the world, Canada ranks amongst the countries most inclined to value the cultural contribution of newcomers” (2008, 221). Emphasis on maintaining and attracting immigrants stems from “facing the demographic reality of declining birth rates and population aging” (Satzewich and Liodakis 2017, 97). Therefore, attracting immigrants is essential to the prosperity of Canada, and it is in the countries best interest to provide adequate opportunity for integration of diverse cultures into Canadian society. Counties such as Japan, which also experience a low fertility rate, have suffered demographically and economically from a desire to maintain a homogeneous

Additionally, eating all meals in a sukkah is intended to be uncomfortable due to exposure to the elements. It is common for rain and extreme temperatures to infiltrate the sukkah. Many sukkahs are distributed throughout communities each year and there is often the question of land disputes raised. Additionally, more time is required to travel outdoors to eat lunch in a sukkah. According to an Environics survey conducted in 2004, “about 45 percent of Canadians said that Canada 's priority should be ‘to encourage minority groups to try to change to be more like most Canadians’” (Jedwab 2008, 220). Therefore, the tradition of Sukkot is met with resistance by those who favor cultural