1/6 Canada is made up of many local cultures that developed here and only exist in our corner of the world. The culture of Cape Breton is very different from that of Quebec, Alberta, Vancouver Island, the Yukon, or the many First Nations. 
2/6 On Canada Day, we celebrate not only our history, our common heritage and our values as a united people occupying a huge landmass, but also these cultures and identities that make us unique in the world and are worth preserving.
3/6 The PPC proposes lower, sustainable immigration not because we are xenophobic, but because we want to preserve that uniqueness. We don’t want Canada to become a collection of ethnic groups living side by side while replicating the cultures of their countries of origin.
4/6 Of course, new Canadians have the right to cherish and maintain their cultural heritage. But they are not moving into a void. They must be willing to leave some of their life behind, and fully integrate in their new country.
5/6 We are asking them to learn about our history and cultures, master one of our official languages, and adopt widely shared Canadian values. We want them to partake in our unique human adventure and add their flavour to it.
6/6 Canada has always been a diverse country. But constantly pushing for more diversity will only result in balkanization. We must emphasize what unites us, not what divides us. Otherwise, one day, there won’t be anything specifically Canadian to celebrate on Canada Day.
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