Historically, the inclusion of those previously disenfranchised in Canadian society, whether they be French-speaking, non-Caucasian, the landless, women, non-Christian, have strengthened Canadian society, though there have often been vociferous and virulent arguments against their inclusion by those currently favoured and privileged.
Historiquement, l'inclusion dans la société canadienne des classes antérieurement aliénées, qu'il s'agisse des francophones, des non-Blancs, des sans-terre, des femmes, des non-chrétiens, a renforcé la société, en dépit de l'opposition souvent vociférante et féroce de la part des privilégiés du moment.