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Originally Posted by JHikka
I agree with this sentiment at its base but I also think that international immigration and the integration of those peoples is a key aspect of Canadian history and culture. Being accepting of others, whether they were boat people from Vietnam, Syrian refugees, or just simple economic migrants plays a large role in our national and cultural psyche. The cultural mosaic, as it were.
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Montreal is a high-immigration city by any standard, and has generally been so for a couple of centuries. I don't know how it could be considered anything but that.
If this is an essential Canadian trait, Montreal certainly fits the mould.