CAST 1100H Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Pierre Trudeau, Canadian Confederation, Britishness

• School: Trent University
• Department: Canadian Studies
• Course: CAST 1100H
• Professor: T.Mc Coy

Document Summary

Canada is unique, doesn"t have long history like europe, or a culture like the states. Canada developed a flexible strategy to help manage our diverse population. Canada has developed a particular pluralist identity. Also created an identity that would distinguish canada from other nations. Canada had immigration policies that were racist. Multiculturalism was a response by the elites of canada. Created a new community and identity of modern canada. Prior to world war 2 it was the height of racism. After the end of the war it became much less public. Society is changing rapidly, but things stay the same for a long time. Mackenzie king realized canada faced a massive shortage of labour. Said it was only good for more white people to immigrate to canada. Importance of canada flag to the canadian identity. Lester b. pearson led the charge on the flag debate. Said it was an agent of change. A way to break away from britain.