Another one in four say they know someone who has been involved in sponsoring a Syrian refugee family. The citizen-led sponsorship of refugees, which began in the s with Vietnamese and others fleeing South-East Asia, is a unique Canadian contribution and has directly or indirectly engaged millions of Canadians, nearly one-third of our entire population.
In addition to supporting those coming to Canada from dangerous circumstances, nearly four in 10 Canadians 39 per cent report having made financial contributions to disaster relief, humanitarian aid and the work of NGOs abroad over the past two years.
A further 19 per cent sent remittances to family and other personal contacts living in another country in the past year. The current mood and behaviour of our powerful neighbour is a source of angst for many Canadians: For the first time in decades, Canadians are more likely to hold negative than positive views of the United States.
Who would have guessed that years after Confederation, Canada would become one of the most peaceably diverse societies on earth? Like other countries, we have many challenges to address and far to go to live up to the values we claim — but Canada has come a long way: from a colony of deferential subjects to a country of global citizens. Follow us on Twitter: globedebate Opens in a new window. Report an error. Editorial code of conduct. My case study research of Soka University Japan SUJ reveals an educational environment that cultivates global awareness, global citizenship identity and pro-social values.
Although never stepping foot off his native Japanese soil, Makiguchi was deeply concerned for the well-being of all people and for future generations. His insightful treatise on how countries should best cooperate for the collective good of humankind gives a clear sense of the promise and virtues of global citizenship.
In , Makiguchi published his book, The Geography of Human Life , which contains his ideas on the nature of competition. He suggested that competition for survival is common to all species, and that major forms of competition have changed over time in line with changes to natural and social environments.
Makiguchi argued that nations have variously used strategies of economic, military, and political competition to maintain control of society. He speculated that a fourth type of competition — in the arena of moral character — would evolve to guide international relations in the other three realms.
In other words, the aim is the betterment of others and in doing so, one chooses ways that will yield personal benefit as well as benefit to others.
Competition that is based on humanitarian principles and practices fits with a global citizenship perspective. Edition: Available editions United Kingdom. Canadians are making an impact with their leadership and generosity; we have good people who do good work and continue to strive to make a difference from our backyards to across the globe. Some have achieved more than others, and we want to acknowledge three Canadians who exemplify what it means to be a Global Citizen.
Inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in , Rachel McAdams has established herself as a well-respected and in demand actress in Hollywood.
Off screen, she has often taken on the role of giver. Back in , she literally put hammer to nail to help build a home in support of Habitats for Humanity. For these reasons and more, Rachel McAdams is definitely a Canadian who walks the walk and who we can proudly say is a true Global Citizen.
And now they are meeting me and mintzplasse! Follow hilarityforcharity on Twitter in 10 minutes for a periscope screening of Superbad with commentary! Rogen and his wife started Hilarity for Charity, an annual variety show that has raised millions since Rogen is a true Global Citizen.
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