Canada is a free and democratic society. The Canadian constitution, called the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, guarantees everyone the rights to equality, mobility, freedom of speech, assembly and association. People around the world consider Canada a generous, peaceful and compassionate nation. Canadians are viewed as honest, friendly and polite.

A multicultural Society
Canada is a country composed of immigrants from practically every country in the world. Canada's success is largely due to the contributions made by these immigrants. Each year, Canada welcomes between 200,000 to 250,000 new immigrants. The diversified backgrounds and cultures are what makes Canada unique. Multiculturalism is promoted to help maintain this unique "melting pot".

The Canadian Multiculturalism Act recognizes the cultural diversity and states that all are free to maintain and share the cultural heritage and to participate fully and equally in the national life. Canada has two official languages, English and French. More than 17% of the population speaks a different language. Unlike many countries, Canada accepts dual citizenship.