Footnote: Trudeau, Pierre E., and Thomas S. Axworthy, eds. Towards A Just Society: The Trudeau Years. Markham: Penguin Group, 1990.
Analysis: This means the best way to treat people equally is to look at them blindly. Since the Charter, which is the law, treats all Canadians equally, Canada has achieved the biggest goal in the long journey to become a just society.
Proof 2: All Canadians are given fundamental freedoms which make Canada a humane society. Canadians are given the freedom of speech, religion, peaceful assembly and association. (1)
Footnote: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1)
Analysis: These freedoms make all Canadians feel they are a part of the society even though they have different beliefs. With these freedoms, individuals can realize their full potential and hope for true fulfillment.
Proof 3: The Charter gives Canadians democratic rights which allow Canadians to choose who should lead them and what direction they want to follow. “Every citizen of Canada has the right to vote in an election of members of the House of Commons or of a legislative assembly.”
Footnote: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Analysis: Regardless of race or religion, all citizens of Canada are equal and have a right to vote. The Charter upholds the values of a just society by protecting the freedom of all Canadians and promoting equality.
Argument Two
Argument Two: Trudeau’s government introduced the Canadian Multiculturalism Act which promotes equality and respects all cultures.
Proof One: All Canadians regardless of race or religion have an equal opportunity to participate in society. The Multiculturalism Act states “Canadians of all origins have an equal opportunity to obtain employment and advancement.”(1) For example, minority groups and immigrants can participate in the Canadian government. (2)
Footnote: Bill C-24, Canadian Multiculturalism Act, 1985. (1)
Who represents you in Parliament? , http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/05/08/f-canada-parliament-demographic.html (May 15, 2009) (2)
Analysis: Canada has gone a long way in making the cultural mosaic by removing racial barriers in employment. Immigrants and other minority groups can feel they are welcome in this country and are encouraged to participate.
Proof Two: The Canadian government respects all cultures and allows all Canadians to preserve their heritage. (1) For instance, many schools in Canada celebrate Black and Asian History months even though these groups make up a small fraction of the population.
Footnote: Bill C-24, Canadian Multiculturalism Act, 1985. (1)
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Analysis: When individuals are exposed to other cultures and learn about them, the very root of discrimination, the lack of understanding, disappears. This interaction between different cultures has helped form an united Canada where individuals from different backgrounds treat everyone equally.
Proof Three: The Multiculturalism Act makes Canada a tolerant society towards minorities and a great place to live for immigrants. Canada has the world’s highest per capita immigration.
Footnote:
Analysis: Many people around the world immigrate to Canada because they do not have to fear discrimination. The diverse culture and equality of opportunity are the reasons why many immigrate to Canada.
Argument Three
Argument Three: The Official Languages Act makes Canada a bilingual country by protecting both English and French and gives them equal status.
Proof One: English and French have equality of status in all institutions of the Parliament and government of Canada.
Footnote: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Analysis: Both Anglophones and Francophones have a say in the government without language barriers.
Proof Two: Since the Official Languages Act came, most services are provided in both English and French. It is mandatory for all companies and institutions to most services and products in both English and French.
Footnote: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Analysis: Both Anglophones and Francophones can access services without discrimination or language barriers.
Proof Three: English and French are taught in schools across Canada so these languages are being preserved. An increasing number of students are enrolling in more than one language course-primarily English and French.
Footnote: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Analysis: A large number of Canadians including students are bilingual and this promotes unity in the across the nation. Since English and French are both Canada’s official languages Francophones and Anglophones are treated equally.
Conclusion
Re-stated Thesis: By giving all Canadians equal rights, responsibilities and freedoms, Canada has achieved Pierre Trudeau’s vision of a just society.
Sentence 2: The Charter protects every citizen under the law by granting fundamental freedoms, democratic rights, and equality rights.
Sentence 3: The Canadian Multiculturalism Act has formed a united Canada where all cultures are respected and protected.
Sentence 4: Since its introduction, The Official Languages Act has improved English-French relations by giving both languages equal status.
Universal Statement: Since the 1960’s Canada’s new policies have created a nation without racial, language and ethical barriers, or in other words, a just society.
