Canada is a very diverse country, unlike any other nation on earth. The people of the country have always had a very inclusive culture and are known worldwide for being strangely and overly friendly. This may just be an outward projection as that is not always the case when discussing the relationship between English and French Canada. History tells us that on February 3, 1763, Great Britain and France signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years' War. With Britain victorious, France agreed to cede sovereignty of its lands and citizens in Canada to the British Empire (Batailles). For the last 248 years Canada has tried to become one culture, one Canadian culture, but has failed miserably. The Official Language Act of 1969 was a bold example of the lengths this nation would go to strengthen its sense of unity and oneness. After several referendums, agreements and even rampant terrorism, it is clear that the current course of cultural reform has been a colossal miscalculation. What was supposed to unite the people of this great nation may, in some cases, have led directly to the divisions and conflicts that are so palpable today. Many people in Canada still believe in official bilingualism as it is part of their mutual belief in multiculturalism. Prime Minister Trudeau's faith that this would help reform the nation into one great country, dismantling the barriers between these two cultures, showed the true grit of this great leader (Collectionscanada). This act was a noble and bold experiment by a man bold enough to try something different. In theory, this initiative, which showed such extraordinary thoughtfulness and wisdom, was considered by many to be absolutely foolproof. Trudeau's philosophy... middle of paper... what second languages ​​should be taught. Provincial choices for second language training would be determined based on which languages ​​would provide the greatest benefit to the region. This direction would lead to the “consent” of a greater percentage of the population across Canada, not specifically in certain provinces. How could any intelligent Canadian deny this benefit to their children? It would be considered an excellent opportunity for all people in all areas, not a response subjected to heavy government control. This country of immigrants would grow to speak many languages, internal and external barriers would be removed, and prosperity, both culturally and economically, would undoubtedly be better. Overall, Canadian culture, redefined, would begin to emerge for the world to see and would be an example for other countries around the world..