Write an essay of 400 - 500 words in which you discuss all of the follow questions:

1. What barriers do immigrants face when they come to Canada?

Use specific examples of the barriers faced by immigrants in three (3) of the assigned readings listed below. These readings are found in Pens of Many Colours.

Henry Martey Codjoe, p. 96 - 111

Mehri Yalfani, p. 174-177

Isabel Vincent, p. 178-181

Yeshim Ternar, p. 274 - 281

Himani Bannerji, p. 182 - 186

2.Write a paragraph in Journal 2 explainingthe difference between assimilation and integration.Please refer to the information in the learning modules for your response.

3. Canadians tend to think of themselves as more tolerant of racial minorities, more welcoming of newcomers and more respectful of cultural differences than our American neighbours. Others say racism is as deeply rooted in Canada as it is in the United States. Which position do you agree with? Please refer to the information in the learning modulesto supportyour response.

4. Canadians are ensured equality and freedom from racial discrimination in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Multicultural Act and provincial human rights codes. Review the resource links found below. Use one (1) of the links provided below to describe how Canadians are ensured equality and freedom from discrimination.

5. Respond to the posting of one of your colleagues in this course by commenting only on that colleague's answer to question 3. Did your colleague provide sufficient evidence to document his/her position? What are the strengths of your colleague's posting?

http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pdp-hrp/canada/freedom_e.cfm

http://www.pbc-clcc.gc.ca/infocntr/multi-eng.shtml

http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code

Journal 2 should be written in essay format with an introductory paragraph and a conclusion. Be specific and include examples from the writing of the three (3) readings you have chosen for your analysis in Journal 2.