🍁 Chapter 2: Who We Are
In Canada, what does a newcomer's past experience of war or conflict mean?
Correct answer: It does not excuse bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada
A It excuses newcomers from obeying Canadian law
B It gives newcomers priority in citizenship applications
✓ It does not excuse bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada
D It allows old disputes to be carried on in Canada
💡 Explanation
Arriving from a war zone is never a reason to import violent, extreme or hateful attitudes into Canadian life.
Key facts to remember
- Some newcomers arrive from places of warfare or conflict
- Violent, extreme or hateful prejudices are not acceptable in Canada
- Newcomers are expected to embrace democracy and the rule of law
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 2.4.5 Becoming Canadian:
Some people come to Canada from places torn apart by war or conflict. Those hard experiences are understood, but they do not excuse bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices into the country. Newcomers who become Canadian are expected to take up democratic principles, and the rule of law stands first among them. In practice this means settling disagreements peacefully and through the law, instead of carrying old hatreds into a new home.
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