I think that having exposure to so many cultures is incredibly enriching.
That being said, immigrants have to meet us halfway, and in some cases such as Canadian law, all the way. As someone mentioned, it is bothersome when they continue to practice traditions that are absolutely not okay by Canadian standards.
I'm also not overly enthused about how politically correct our society has become. I'm not religious, but "Merry Christmas" and "Christmas Trees" for example, are part of Canadian traditions. I don't like being told that I'm being offensive if I wish someone a "Merry Christmas".
Another issue I have is when immigrants don't make an effort to learn the local language. I understand it can be very difficult, but I think it can make for an extremely dangerous situation if people aren't able to effectively communicate with one another during times of emergency.
Thankfully in Canada, for the most part we seem to have a rather harmonious blend of multiculturalism and integration. Improvements can be made on both sides, but our situation seems better than places in Europe.
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