Multiculturalism and 49th Parallel

49th parallel: In our early years, it was used to populate the West to ensure that American Manifest Destiny would not include territory north of the 49th parallel. Later, in the 1970s, the policy of multiculturalism helped foster a uniquely Canadian identity and ultimately allowed our country to assert itself more independently on the world stage. , according to Hamilton Spectator. Yet, we have abandoned strategic and creative thought when it comes to our role in the world. Indeed, such thinking is not in Canada DNA it needs to be brought about by necessity. This is the case mainly for two reasons. In the past, when faced with a strategic challenge be it either to our sovereignty or to our national unity Canada federal government has used immigration both as a means of advancing the country interests and establishing its international role as a global citizen. We contend that, by virtue of our ethnocultural and linguistic diversity, Canada has both the ability and the responsibility to play a particular, constructive role in international affairs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.