Canada: A Very Short Introduction provides an overview of Canada’s history, and its many political and cultural achievements. Canada has never had a single national identity ...
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Canada: A Very Short Introduction provides an overview of Canada’s history, and its many political and cultural achievements. Canada has never had a single national identity and is linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse. From the first European settlers onward, development and industrial growth were often at the expense of indigenous groups. The late 20th century saw a cultural explosion and the emergence of distinct nationalisms within Canada, particularly Quebec. Canada’s proximity to America has necessitated a diplomatic approach but Canada has used its peacekeeping strengths to further its position as a world power. Canada’s lack of a single identity is arguably a strength, not a weakness.
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