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(NewmarketToday.ca)OPINION: Immigration, equalization and Canadian unity forever linked

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2026-06-15
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NewmarketToday.ca
Summary
The author reflects on a 1965 university trip to the United States, where most members of the group were immigrants or children of immigrants from various European countries. This experience illustrates how immigration has long shaped Canada. Today, immigrants continue to enrich Canadian society not only through food and culture but also through their contributions to science, healthcare, education, and public life.

The article expresses concern about growing anti-immigrant sentiment, Islamophobia, and antisemitism. The author argues that Canada has been built by successive waves of newcomers and that people should not be judged by their country of origin. Drawing on personal experiences in Africa, the author warns that ethnic and tribal divisions can lead to conflict, instability, and national decline.

The author also emphasizes the importance of taxation and government revenue in funding essential public services such as healthcare, education, transportation, and justice. Canada’s equalization payment system is presented as a successful mechanism for reducing regional economic disparities and maintaining national cohesion. As a result, Canada enjoys lower levels of inequality than the United States and compares favorably with many European countries.

In conclusion, the article argues that immigration, multiculturalism, social solidarity, and fiscal redistribution are key strengths of Canada. These principles have helped create a prosperous and relatively equitable society. Echoing the new Governor General’s statement that Canada is “not perfect, but well on the way there,” the author concludes that Canada remains one of the best foundations on which to build an even better country.
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