In Canada, there are about 170,000 community organizations in the form of non-governmental institutions, of which about 85,000 are officially registered. In 2020, for a population of 38 million in Canada, there was one community organization for every 225 people.
These institutions are regionally, urbanly, provincially, and nationally connected with their members, either in-person or virtually, and they engage in all sorts of gatherings and information exchanges in the form of meetings, seminars, exhibitions, festivals, and the like.
Each of these institutions has its specific goals. From charity work and helping the needy to providing services and activities that are specialized, scientific, and cultural, including language learning, are part of these institutions' activities.
The beauty of the matter is that when we talk about Canada, we are talking about one of the most diverse nations in the world. So diverse that if we compare the beliefs and culture of the people of Iran to a 12-color crayon box, the Canadian crayon box would have 124 colors.
For example, in just one area of Montreal called Cote des Neige, which covers about 11 square kilometers, 100 different ethnic and racial communities live together peacefully.
The Canadian society recognizes the previous identities of its residents and strives to preserve a multicultural community. It seems that Canadians have agreed upon this social contract that no one's cultural identity should be erased.
Various factors contribute to the formation of these community organizations, including:
A sense of collaboration among people based on common goals, regardless of gender, social status, race, religion, country, and language. This collective enthusiasm for participation can be seen in the remarkably interesting statistics on the demand for volunteer work in civil institutions and associations.
Canadians define "us" in the true sense of the word, enriched by this rich cultural tradition. Fundamentally, the Canadian society highly values voluntary participation, which is why many Canadian teenagers and seniors use their free time to engage in volunteer and cultural activities in various institutions.
Overall, like most developed countries, the management system of Canada is a "party system." The main powers of the country, including the legislative and executive branches, are chosen through party politics.
