I have always been a fan of multiculturalism because I think its beautiful to experience other cultures here in my home country of Canada. Others disagree with multiculturalism because they say it breeds a sort of criminal or separatist sub-culture, I believe that by not allowing immigrants to freely express themselves in their own culture breeds a separatist and sometimes criminal sub-culture. Some believe that immigrants should ‘assimilate’ to the host country’s own unique culture and forget the culture of their homeland. Although I agree with some aspects of assimilation such as learning to speak the language of the host country I do not believe it is our right to force people who come to the a country to have a better life to give up everything that makes them unique. As far as speaking the host country’s language, we must assist immigrants in learning a new language instead of thinking they will find out on their own. This means government sponsored language schools to assist immigrants to learn the new language, especially English which is one of the hardest languages to learn. By assist I do not mean force, I just mean have the resources available for immigrants and let them decide when to go or if to go. After all if you claim your a free country people should be able to speak what language they wish without prosecution. Living in a semi-multicultural society here in Canada I have learned a great deal about the world without having to leave my country and I think thats a benefit we can all agree on. All I ask is that people be a little more accepting of those who come to our countries in order have a better life for themselves and their families, I’m sure most of our ancestors were in their position once and they would have not liked the treatment we are giving immigrants today.