KLEIN: Are we headed for a government-created culture war?

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A worrying trend is emerging in a country once hailed as a melting pot of cultures – one that threatens to tear apart the fabric of Canadian society.

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Many Canadians struggle to move past a history that is not theirs, suffering from the legacy of past mistakes. Likewise, immigrants face barriers to integration into societies often divided by conflict and division. The main debate centers on whether these divisions were self-inflicted or whether they were created deliberately by government agendas.

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In the Canada of yesterday, diversity was celebrated as a strength, a testament to the inclusiveness and tolerance that defines our nation. Immigrants from all over the globe have flocked to our shores, eager to embrace the Canadian way of life and contribute to our collective prosperity. However, recent years have witnessed a marked change in social dynamics, with tensions falling just below the surface.

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One only has to look at the headlines to witness the discord that is currently flooding our streets. Angry protests, once rare, have become the norm in Canadian life, with grievances ranging from racial inequality to environmental degradation. As accusations of colonialism and cultural appropriation abound, the very notion of Canadian identity is called into question.

But who is to blame for this mess? Some believe that the fault lies with a government that prioritizes political expediency over the well-being of its citizens. Immigration policies once designed to attract the best and brightest from around the world have been manipulated to serve partisan interests, resulting in an influx of newcomers ill-equipped to integrate into Canadian society.

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After taking power, Justin Trudeau has been quick to focus resources and attention on select segments of society, ignoring others equally warranted of support, thus instilling a sense of alienation. This marked the beginning of the split. The government began to categorize individuals and make decisions that favored the minority over the majority. Some say Trudeau's decision to ease border controls was driven by election victories.

The consequences of this shortsightedness are evident. Once confined to major urban centers, the housing shortage has spread from coast to coast like wildfire. The strain on social services and infrastructure is reaching breaking point as governments struggle to keep up with the demands of a rapidly growing population.

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Meanwhile, the voices of reason are drowned out by the cacophony of anger and resentment. Calls for measured debate and rational discourse fall on deaf ears as activists and ideologues take over the public square to pursue their own agendas. The foundations of democracy are threatened as dissent is stifled and dissent is stigmatized.

When faced with such difficulties, he is tempted to give up hope. But despair is a luxury we cannot afford. Now, more than ever, Canadians must come together to face the challenges ahead. We must hold elected officials accountable and hold them accountable for their actions. We must resist the temptation to retreat into tribalism and division and instead embrace the values ​​that have long defined us as a nation.

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It won't be easy, there will be setbacks along the way. But if history has taught us anything, it's that Canadians are at their best when faced with adversity. We have weathered the storm before, and we will overcome it. The future of our nation depends on it.

So let's rise to the occasion and reaffirm our commitment to the values ​​that have long defined us as Canadians. Let us reject the politics of division and hatred and instead embrace the spirit of inclusiveness and tolerance that has always been our greatest strength. Only then can we hope to create a bright future for ourselves and the next generation.

— Kevin Klein is a former Tory cabinet minister, former city councilor and former publisher of the Winnipeg Sun.

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