Write an essay of 500 word COUNT in which you discuss the follow questions:

Part I:

1. How does Canada's commitment to multiculturalism provide writers with a framework to explore their heritage and retain dual identities? Please use examples from three (3) of the following assigned writers.

Dionne Brand , p. 328 - 334

Souvankham Thammavongsa

Guy Bedard, p. 344 - 349

David Suzuki, p. 367 - 371

2. Some critics argue that Canada's policy on multiculturalism fragments the Canadian population into cultural and linguistic factions and thereby creates divisions and cultural separation which undermine Canadian unity. Do you agree or disagree? Please use information from the learning modules and the assigned readings to support your position.

Part II:

3.Respond to the posting of one of your colleagues in this course by commenting only on that colleague's answer to question 2. Did your colleague provide sufficient evidence to document his/her position? What are the strengths of your colleague's posting?

Journal 3 should be written in essay format with an introductory paragraph and a conclusion. Be specific and include examples from three (3) of the authors designated above.