Chapter 3 · Unit 2 · pp. 12–13
Becoming Canadian and diversity
Who We Are
Becoming Canadian p. 12
- Democratic principles such as the rule of law. Newcomers are expected to embrace democratic principles, including the rule of law. p. 12
- Bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada. Newcomers are expected to leave hateful prejudices behind. p. 12
Diversity in Canada pp. 12–13
- Asian countries. Since the 1970s, most immigrants have come from Asia. p. 12
- Catholic. Most Canadians identify as Christians, and Catholic is the largest affiliation. p. 13
- 13%. In Vancouver it is 13%; in Toronto it is 7%. p. 13
- In Canada. Most Canadians were born in Canada, even though Canada is called a land of immigrants. p. 12
- With equal treatment, including civil marriage. Gay and lesbian Canadians have full legal protection and equal treatment, including access to civil marriage. p. 13
- Over the past 200 years, millions of newcomers helped build it. Even though most Canadians were born here, millions of newcomers helped build and defend the country. p. 12
Discover Canada, pp. 12–13. MapleQuiz summary, not official text. Read this chapter on canada.ca