Articles that this one show that the printed word can shape and change opinions. Until I read this article, I found the quest to define Canadian Values comparable to a dog chasing its tail. We are a diverse society and should be tolerant to the customs of others. Neighbourhoods within a city be it Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, or Halifax have the character of the dominant culture and there have been cultural shifts within neighbourhoods over time. Walking the streets of a city reveals the city’s vitality and energy. Canada is a great place to live.
The article points out that it is easier to define what are unacceptable values than acceptable ones. The article goes on to say that if a practice is unacceptable then do not be shy in standing up to it. I agree that Canada should know right from wrong and have the courage to say that is wrong and unacceptable.