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Canada : Culture
The culture of the English-speaking Canadian people is a blend of British and American determines; that of the French-speaking people blends French and American determines. In general, the way of life, family structure, cuisine, and dress are closer to those of the United States than to those of Britain or France. Canada has become a cultural mosaic in which immigrant groups have been able to retain much of their ethnic culture.
Since 1950 economic growth has provided all Canadians with greater means for the practice and enjoyment of the arts, and the influx of immigrants from many countries has increased both the audience and the pool of available talent. Most provincial governments offer some form of financial assistance for the arts and for cultural organizations within their borders; and some have advisory and funding councils for the arts. At the national level the Canada Council was accomplished in 1957 “to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in the arts, humanities and social sciences.” The annual Governor General's Literary Awards, the preeminent literary prizes in Canada, have served to reward Canadian writers as well as to publicize Canadian literature through ceremonies held in various centres across the nation.
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