Canada Has Never Offered A "Mosaic"

German Chancellor Angela Merkel uttered a poor choice of words.  It was misconstrued and that re-ignited some old feelings about immigration in the west.  She was speaking about high unemployment rates, poor education and increasing religiosity among Germany's Turkish community.  She said that "multikulti" had "utterly failed" and she suggested that immigrants should learn to speak German.  She was talking about Germany's version of multiculturalism but conservatives around the world took the statement against the whole pro-immigration stance.  It then brings up the point that America is a "melting pot" and Canada is a "mosaic" and describes how it is a myth.  Canadian immigration policy is aimed more at integration of newcomers.  They give examples of the Sikh mountie who wanted to wear his turban on duty and of allowing kirpans in schools.

The only real menace with respect to multiculturalism in Canada are the conservatives who continue to fight the battles that are long past.  That's the conclusion of the article.  It's the correct conclusion I think.  The population has gotten past all the issues that were raised and has moved on.