🍁 Chapter 2: Who We Are
2.4.5 Becoming Canadian
1 paragraphs · 2 questions
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.
Key Facts
- 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
Test yourself on this topic
2 practice questions from “Becoming Canadian”, each with the answer explained.
- What are newcomers to Canada expected to embrace?
- In Canada, what does a newcomer's past experience of war or conflict mean?
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