There Is No Other Country Like Canada
By Surjit Singh Flora
This year marks the 146th birthday of our nation, Canada. Like many nations, Canada was born out from under Britain’s Imperial rule.
Significant to Canada, and reflective of our current and modern spirit, we did so without a fight. That is, there was no bloodshed.
Diplomacy with Britain is what allowed Canada to avoid the battles that cost the lives of so many in search of freedom, as was done in many other places around the world.
I chose Canada because of the wonderful and helpful Canadians I had met along my life’s journey so far. They were extremely nice and kind and tolerant of my language difficulties when I first came from India in 1989 and helped me learn to speak and read English very fast.
Canada is successful as a nation because it has always been a country founded and built by people who came here by choice, who immigrated for a chance at a new life, and who have worked hard, generation after generation to build a tolerant society. Canada is a tolerant society, where everyone is free to dress as they wish, speak English or the language of their birth or ancestry, worship and live in peace.
Canada is one of the countries in the world where the culture of peace has the deepest roots. People can freely express their ideas, participate in politics and depend on a fair judicial system to protect their rights. The country’s multicultural policies also help everyone to find their place in the society.
Canada is one of the greatest countries in the world. Four seasons, hockey, peace, love – all in abundance.
The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to include all, regardless of race, religion, or community, a country that respects and gives equality to all.
If we talk about violence, it’s prevalent in every corner of the world today. The difference being some countries have just a little of it while in others it’s more than one can imagine.
Violence is not strictly limited to places where people are fighting. Violence can also be found in social inequality, discrimination towards women, poverty, the rejection of others because of their differences and degradation of the environment.
Building a culture of peace thus means developing, on a daily basis, the values, ways of thinking and attitudes that are in keeping with equality, tolerance, sharing, generosity and respect.
Canada is my home now and I have a lot of fondness and love for such a fantastic country.
Canada has given me hundreds of special moments and incredible friends and acquaintances. Now it is part of my life.
I am proud to say I am a Canadian and I am also proud my children will be able to say the same. There is no other country around with the freedom and choices Canada has to offer.
Happy Canada Day to all.