Canada has always been a country which has been welcoming to immigrants of many different cultures and it does not seem this will cease (especially due to the refugee crisis). I believe new cultures will continue to be introduced and only one culture will not be dominant thus we cannot describe an ‘average Canadian’ based on appearances and having a Canadian passport simply does not cut the requirement to be Canadian in my opinion. I believe we can identify a Canadian based on their beliefs and values. I believe that when we think of a key defining trait of a Canadian ‘Open-mindedness’ is the most suitable one and sets us apart from a majority of people in different countries such as our neighbours in the south. Open-mindedness is the key trait to being Canadian because Canada has a variety of culture and as time goes on the exposure to different cultures will only grow. Therefore, we must be welcoming to everyone just like the previous generations of Canadians, we must continue their legacy of being open-minded and be an example to the world. That is what being Canadian is about and that is why I identify as a Canadian despite being born in
Canada has always been a country which has been welcoming to immigrants of many different cultures and it does not seem this will cease (especially due to the refugee crisis). I believe new cultures will continue to be introduced and only one culture will not be dominant thus we cannot describe an ‘average Canadian’ based on appearances and having a Canadian passport simply does not cut the requirement to be Canadian in my opinion. I believe we can identify a Canadian based on their beliefs and values. I believe that when we think of a key defining trait of a Canadian ‘Open-mindedness’ is the most suitable one and sets us apart from a majority of people in different countries such as our neighbours in the south. Open-mindedness is the key trait to being Canadian because Canada has a variety of culture and as time goes on the exposure to different cultures will only grow. Therefore, we must be welcoming to everyone just like the previous generations of Canadians, we must continue their legacy of being open-minded and be an example to the world. That is what being Canadian is about and that is why I identify as a Canadian despite being born in