The Canadian identity is truly unique among national identities. Canadians are black, white, brown or yellow skinned people. Our Immigration Act of 1978 opened the doors for high-skilled people from other countries to come to Canada making Canada a mosaic of languages, cultures and religions. We are as diverse in appearance as in the jobs we do. We are farmers, fishermen, businessmen, teachers, lawyers, construction workers, and even unemployed. Pierre Trudeau saw the Canadian identity as …showed first 75 words of 352 total…

…showed last 75 words of 352 total…to guarantee equal medical care regardless of one’s income. Such programs are the envy of many other countries who do not protect its citizens as we do. We are a country rich in both natural resources and human resources. We are a country with a great future ahead of us. The freedoms we enjoy, the friendliness of our people, and the uniqueness of our people make the Canadian identity truly one of a kind.