There has to be some common identity that underpins the social contract though, right? IMO we are testing that limit pretty boldly with moves like this.
I think there is a distinct difference legally between immigrants and unceded territory dwelling indigenous peoples as well.
But moreover on the subject of being Canadian, what even defines that other than living within a quasi imaginary border? And if the answer is nothing, what's to stop people from forming (or importing) other, stronger community ties that create sub-social contracts?
IMO we are already seeing this with the south asian extortion problems across multiple cities. There's a perceived lack of societal implications for those individuals, and thus they are acting within the confines of the society they know.
Canada lacks a basis for a social contract.
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