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This article analyzes nationalism and identity formation in Canada, focusing on the tension between English-French duality and multiculturalism. It explores the Quebec independence movement, indigenous identity issues, and Canada’s attempt to construct an inclusive national identity in the 1990s.
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The body first reviews the historical roots of Canadian nationalism and the legacy of colonialism. Section One examines the Quebec sovereignty referendums of 1980 and 1995. Section Two discusses indigenous rights and constitutional recognition. Section Three evaluates Canada’s multiculturalism policy and its role in shaping immigration and integration. Section Four considers Canada’s external identity as a peacekeeping nation. The conclusion suggests that Canadian nationalism is an evolving process balancing unity with diversity.