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Canadian identity refers to the unique culture, characteristics and condition of being Canadian, as well as the many symbols and expressions that set Canada and Canadians apart from other peoples and cultures of the world. Changes in demographics, history, and social interactions have led to alterations in the Canadian identity over time.
Canadian identity in English and in French emerged separately from one another and tends to hold different undertones or meanings to speakers of these languages. [11] Canadian identity tends to have a more historic connotation to it in French due to its earlier usage among ethnic French Canadians.
Canadian identity refers to the unique culture, characteristics and condition of being Canadian, as well as the many symbols and expressions that set Canada and Canadians apart from other peoples and cultures of the world. Changes in demographics, history, and social interactions have led to alterations in the Canadian identity over time.
The Canadian Identity, as it has come to be known, is as elusive as the Sasquatch and Ogopogo. It has animated—and frustrated—generations of statesmen, historians, writers, artists, philosophers, and the National Film Board ... Canada resists easy definition. [99] Canada's 15th prime minister Pierre Trudeau in regards to uniformity stated:
Canadian values are the perceived commonly shared ethical and human values of Canadians. [3] Canadians generally exhibit pride in equality before the law, fairness, social justice, freedom, and respect for others; [4] while often making personal decisions based on self interests rather than a collective Canadian identity. [5]
[9] [104] [105] [106] Multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments and a key distinguishing element of Canadian identity. [9] [107] [108] Richard Gwyn has suggested that "tolerance" has replaced "loyalty" as the touchstone of Canadian identity. [107] Multiculturalism has been emphasized in recent decades.
The Laurentian elite, also referred to as the Laurentian Consensus, is a Canadian political term used to refer to individuals in the upper class of society who live along the St. Lawrence River and watershed in major Central Canadian cities such as Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, an area which represents a significant portion of Canada’s population. [1]
Canadianism or Canadian patriotism is patriotism involving the cultural attachment of Canadians to Canada as their homeland. It has been identified as related, though in some cases distinct, to Canadian nationalism .