Canada is in the top five countries in the world to live in. Its laws and policies are trying hard to make sure that all citizens are provided with equal rights and opportunities. However, what most people do not know is that it is a huge country with still huge social issues. The major issues that are still looming in the Canadian society are Homelessness, Immigrant issues and Violence.
Furthermore, there is a big problem faced by new immigrants to Canada. Most people are already financially challenged and on top of that, there is a huge cultural difference. They have to get used to the difference in languages and try to blend into the crowd. Finally, many people face discrimination in Canada due to their cultural background and language. (Travel.gc.ca)
Moreover, Canadian society has recently seen an increase in violence. Many analysts link this violence homelessness and poverty. However, low income is not the only cause of violence. Living in shelters and foster care are also a huge factor of increasing violence. This is because parental values are at a minimum in such environments. To conclude, community environment, parental values and low income are the root causes of the increase in violence in Canada. (children.gov)
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