Chapter 16: Exploring Perspectives on Canadian

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Chapter 16: Exploring Perspectives on Canadian Identity National Identity and Government Policy Canada is a pluralistic, democratic nation- state which contains many perspectives such as national interests which leads to a national identity. Some examples are: First Nations, Metis and Inuit national interests which do not fall under Canada’s national identity as a nation-state. Pierre Trudeau Former Prime Minister of Canada in 1968. His perspective as a leader is that a strong federal government is needed in order to protect the interests of all Canadian citizens. They must have individual rights and freedom. He passed the Official Language Act to protect the languages right for Francophones in Canada. Official Languages Act Established in 1969 To increase Bilingualism and Biculturalism Aimed to increase a collective front in Canada Reinforce English and French as official languages of Canada Non- English and non-French groups are promoted through cultural diversity (bilingualism and biculturalism) Multiculturalism Act Established in 1988 by the government of Canada Aimed to construct an inclusive Canada by supporting Pluralism (two or more states, groups, harmonize) for individual rights and freedom It states in Canadas policy that the government must promote the multiculturalism that mirrors the cultural and ethnic diversity of Canada and the freedom for all citizens and also to improve and share their cultural backgrounds. Jacques Parizeau From 1976-1984 he was a economic advisor and Minster of Finance Became leader of the Parti Quebecois in 1988 and Quebec's premier in 1994 He was a sovereigntist (a person who supports Quebec's right to self-government or full independence) Worked to establish a Francophone nation-state within North America His role was to protect and expand the economic and cultural interests of its citizens Preston Manning In 1987 Preston Manning founded the Reform Party of Canada. He was elected in the federal election to the House of Commons in 1933 in the riding of Calgary S.W. (first major success in federal election) Most voters were conservative, switching from progressive to reform mostly in Western Canada In 1977 he led the reform party to become the official opposition in the house of commons He wanted to enhance the importance of language and culture and for Canadians to enjoys the benefits of a democratic society. This can be established through the separation of Quebec Viewpoints of Canada’s National Identity the home of the First Nations A French colony o a British colony Home to the Métis