multilateralism

Contributor: DaveWillard

Date: 2003-01-23 17:14:58

I think we should differentiate between multilaterism and multiculturalism. Yes, Canada has been very successful in accomodating peoples of various ethnic backgrounds traditionally. This is especially true with peoples with the common denominator of Christian-Judeo ethics upon which values this country thrived. More recently however we are seeing people immigrating to Canada from non-traditional areas of the world with cultural values not necessarily in tune or even compatible with Canadian culture and values. I have absolutely no problem respecting any man regardless of colour, slant of eye, or who he calls God. My fear is that we are setting ourselves up for a future fall as the influence of these alternate values begin to come into conflict and effect our law and way of life. There is evidence of this already happening. Challenges through human rights to some of very principles that made this land great and provided for the prosperity, peace and harmony that attracted these people here in the first place. There is a lot to be said for the phrase that, "A nation is defined by its people".