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An abstract illustration of our interconnect world

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Introduction - Is Globalization causing us to all become the same culture? 

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Introduction - Is Globalization causing us to all become the same culture? 

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Cultural globalization is a phenomenon that has transformed the world in myriad ways. Globalization is the process by which cultures around the globe are influenced, shared, and intermingled, often driven by advancements in communication technology, travel, and trade. (Investopedia, 2023) Globalization has reached many parts of the world creating a new wave of global influence. But has globalization affected language and food culture in Canada? Located in North America, Canada is well known for its vast landscapes and rich cultural diversity. The indigenous people of Canada have inhabited the country for all of history until the era of European colonization and exploration. Jacques Cartier's french voyage colonized Canada in 1535 and was then ceded to britain in 1763 via the Treaty of Paris. While Canada is committed to expanding Canada culture and exposing it to the world through inclusivity, human rights, and social welfare, Canada also holds strong historic values choosing to preserve indigenous culture. Language and Food are strong points of cultural identity and shape Canada's cultural landscape. Globalization is shaping and influencing cultures worldwide causing a dynamic interplay of cultural hybridization that allows cultures to retain their unique identity while incorporating elements from separate cultures ultimately contributing to a more diverse and interconnected global cultural landscape. Thus, while globalization may homogenize some cultural aspects, overall globalization helps to create a more enriched and mutual coexistence and cultural influences around the world.

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Les Belles Soeurs, 36:04 - 36:31 where the main characters discuss the english culture

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Yes Globalization is affecting language in Canada 

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Yes Globalization is affecting language in Canada 

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A land enriched with cultural history, Canadian language holds a bilingual status for both English and french. Solidified in a bill named the Official Languages Act passed by Laurendeau-Dunton In the parliament of 1969 English and French were both deemed national languages of Canada. This act reflects the historical colonization and cultural diffusion of the country by France in 1535 during the second voyage of Jacques Cartier, in the name of the French king, Francis I. Later in 1763, France ceded Canada to Great Britain through the Treaty of Paris. (National Geography, 2020) Canada holds its duality in language with a high status due to their hybridization of the historical language systems in canada. Globalization has only fueled the blend of English and French in Canada incorporation of bilingualism in day-to-day activities such as governmental services, education, literature, music, theater, and other forms of artistic expression in both French and English. Common slang in Canadian English comes from French words. One example is the French term “ouf” which means awesome or crazy and is commonly used when talking in English. One of the most famous plays originally written in 1965 in Canada that utilizes both French and English is "Les Belles-sœurs'' by Michel Tremblay. This play is an expressionist piece depicting the French and English cultural norms and traits including their common similarities and differences. In 1973, the play was translated into English by John Van Burek and Bill Glassco, and it has been performed in both languages across Canada. (History.com, 2018) This an example of cultural hybridization where French and English cultures are being mixed globally with separate cultures to become hybridized and combined to create a unique culture which accentuates both English and French. Theater companies and cultural organizations typically seek sponsorship from a range of businesses, both transnational and local, to fund their productions. Common TNC’s such as Walmart, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Amazon and IBM are known to commonly fund theater productions throughout Canada showing bilingual plays and movies. TNC’s often utilize glocalization in pair with sponsoring local theaters to promote their modified products. One example is McDonalds poutine and is often advertised and promoted through social media. Social media, a product of globalization, is utilized to express the bilingualism and language of Canada. Many social media content creators such as @SnarkyMarky on tik tok with more than 3 million followers commonly create bilingual content preferring to use English voiceovers and commentary while providing French subtitles. (CityNews, 2022)

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No Globalization is not affecting language in Canada + Mini conclusion

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No Globalization is not affecting language in Canada + Mini conclusion

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Globalization has not significantly eroded language culture in canada. The two national languages of Canada are both preserved and highly favored over other foreign languages. Additionally, the indigenous languages that are locally unique to Canada are preserved and highly regarded by the government. Canada ensures its protection of the indigenous languages through the utilization of newly passed language preservation laws. The French language of Canada is based primarily in the Quebec province and is held as an iconic symbol of Canadian French and its similarities and differences from traditional French spoken in France. (Britannica, 2017) The indigenous people of Canada are a great example of how the government has put effort towards preserving historic and iconic indigenous language. The indigenous people date back to before Britain or France colonized Canada, this ancient culture. In Canadian history it is evident that throughout time the indigenous people have been repeatedly forced to culturally integrate with European colonizers. What could be referred to as cultural imperialism was a normal ideology back in the 19th and 20th century. (IWGIA, 2021) These indigenous people were forced out of their local inhabitants and tribes and sent into the traditional European schooling system. This act of cultural diffusion is now seen as negative and the ideology toward indigenous people has significantly changed in the past few centuries. But the Canadian government is now passing laws and putting action into preserving the indigenous culture. This culture is extremely unique and is only located in central and northern Canada. This population of 1.8 million people is an important part of Canadian culture to this day. The indigenous people hold traditions and values that formed what Canada is. (Library of Congress, 2022) The Canadian government recognizes their cultural loss and aims to build back what generations of erosion have caused. In September of 2021 the indigenous languages act was passed through Canadian parliament and put into action in recent years. The Indigenous Languages Act is designed to protect and revitalize Indigenous languages in Canada. This bill contains many methods of preservation including the creation of an indigenous committee within the Canadian parliament responsible for cultural projects and initiatives. Funding toward indigenous language education has also been imposed alongside reduced taxes for those with indigenous roots. Land and farming equipment has also been provided for central indigenous populations to repent for centuries of cultural segregation. (Justice Laws, 2019) This act of cultural revival has never been done before and is an extremely unique situation of cultural revitalization within Canada. This cultural movement started within Canada and has not reached a global level. This act of cultural preservation is a clear sign that Globalization is not affecting the Canadian language to the extent that local languages have been lost, forgotten or disregarded. It is very unlike the symptoms of Globalization for such events to occur and for these long segregated languages from indigenous Canadians be brought back into daily Canadian life.

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T%T supermarket, an Asian-Canadian food supplier

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Yes Globalization is affecting food culture in Canada + Mini conclusion

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Yes Globalization is affecting food culture in Canada + Mini conclusion

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Globalization has affected culinary culture within Canada. Major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal boast an array of international restaurants. Toronto's multicultural roots are reflected in over 7,500 restaurants across 140+ neighborhoods across the city. (destinationtoronto, 2019) Additionally, TNC’s have implemented foreign grocery stores in order to appeal and attract non-local populations living within Canada. One example of this is the TNC George Weston Limited which owns a Canadian supermarket chain named T&T. T&T is an asian-canadian supermarket that sells common asian ingredients and products.T&T Supermarket was founded in 1993 by Cindy Lee and her husband Jack in Vancouver, British Columbia, 27 retail locations across Canada form a strong presence in major cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, and Calgary. (tntsupermarket, 2017) T&T is one of many culturally diverse supermarkets and restaurants which hold a special role in maintaining the cultural terrain of Canada. T&T Supermarket's presence in Canada makes it easier for consumers to access authentic and often hard-to-find Asian fresh produce, seafood, meat, snacks, sauces, spices, noodles, and frozen foods. (loblaw, 2020) Targets toward ethnically asian canadians thai supermarket is a product of globalizations many effects on a country and its population. T&T Supermarket's supply chain is connected to Asian food producers and suppliers, promoting international trade and economic ties. This helps to link the Canadian economy to many dominant asian economies such as China, Korea, Hong Kong or Singapore. Building trade relations through the Globalization of food products helps Canada progress into the trade of technology, furniture and other sources of food and non food goods. This all moves towards cultural hybridization of canadian-asian culture. Asian ingredients in TNC’s such as T&T offer asian-canadians to create their own dishes different to traditional canadian cuisine or traditional asian cuisine. TNC’s allow for a new unique culture of hybrid food culture and innovative collaborations of different global flavors to emerge from this mix of diversity.

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T&T Supermarket is the largest Asian grocery store chain in Canada. Shop online or visit in-store for authentic Chinese food and the most popular Asian snacks.

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No Globalization is not affecting food culture in Canada

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No Globalization is not affecting food culture in Canada

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Globalization has not significantly eroded food culture in Canada. The core of Canadian food culture remains deeply rooted in its own culinary traditions. Canadian culinary culture has continued to flower since the 16th century and has not been widespread globally. Poutine, Butter tarts, Tourtière, and Nanaimo bars continue to hold a special place in Canadian culture. Canadian provinces also take pride for their own unique traditional food which varies across the country. Local flavors and regional specialties are deeply connected to the geological location of certain provinces such as the popular Canadian lobster dishes located in the eastern maritime provinces. One great example of Canadian cuisine is Poutine. Consisting of a large dish of french fries topped with gravy and cheese it is a classic snack that is largely consumed in the mid-eastern Canadian provinces such as Quebec or Ontario. Poutine, estimated to have originated in the late 1950s in rural Quebec, became a cultural icon, with millions of servings consumed annually in Canada, this classic dish has not been globalized and has remained local. This can be due to the unique taste of poutine. Many foreigners may not enjoy this interesting combination of fast food and would prefer to have other cousines. (Britannica, 2021) Poutine has been also spotted in counties such as south korea or russia but is referred to under a separate name, “Raspoutine” and has different looks and taste compared to the traditional Canadian poutine. Another example of preserved Canadian cuisine is Nanaimo bars, named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia, the recipe is known to be first published in the cookbook “Nanaimo Hospital Cookbook” across British Columbia in the 1950s (The canadian encyclopedia, 2017). This small coastal town is located near the pacific ocean and is responsible for the creation of the Nanaimo bar which consists of “a soft layer of yellow custard sandwiched between rich chocolate ganache and a coconut-graham crust”. (food network, 2018) This local dish utilizes locally sourced ingredients such as ganache and coconut which is easily accessible in Nanimos coastal geology. This cultural icon has remained preserved being mainly served in costal canadian locations and has resurfaced in places such as new york or london under the names of “New York slice,” “London fog bar” but have never become mainstream in local cuisines. The Nanaimo bar remains unique and different to global cuisine trends. One of the deciding factors that shape the culture behind Nanaimo bars is the folklore that comes with discussing Nanaimo bars with local Canadians.You could get any number of different answers from people in Nanaimo if you ask them about the history of the Nanaimo bar. Nanaimo bar folklore is widely based around the old Canadian coal mines and the lore behind the Nanaimo bars being brought into the mines and caves during mining excavations. These traditional canadian stories have been backed up by local canadian elderlies who have stated “that was something my mom used to make me and it was in the lunchboxes of all the miners going into the mines” says Chealsea Barr  (FoodNetwork, 2018)

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How to make Nanaimo bars | The Great Canadian Baking Show

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Chinatown in Toronto, Canada. A symbol of cultural hybridization. 

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Conclusion - Globalization is not causing cultural homogenization, but rather cultural hybridization

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Conclusion - Globalization is not causing cultural homogenization, but rather cultural hybridization

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In conclusion, based on the two cultural aspects of language and food culture it is clearly evident that globalization is not causing us to become the same culture. Globalization does in fact influence and shape cultural dynamics and although it heavily influences Canadian culture it does not lead to cultural homogenization or uniformity. Instead, globalization creates its own unique cultural landscape, cultural hybridization. It forms a complex interconnected terrain of cultural preservation, hybridization and adaptation rather than a single global eroded culture. In the context of language, Canada is committed to its bilingual culture and the recent show of indigenous preservation is evidence for Canada's ongoing globalization of linguistic diversity. The coexistence of English and French also demonstrates Canada's multicultural and multilingual cultural identity. In terms of food culture, globalization has introduced a variety of international cuisines and ingredients to canada. While many Asian dishes have become popularized Canada still retains its classic and iconic culinary traditions such as poutine, nanaimo bars and are deeply rooted in local history and culture which help Canada's cuisine remain distinct and unique. Additionally, the presence of supermarkets like T&T reflect multiculturalism and the presence of culinary diversity without erasing traditional Canadian cuisine. In summary, globalization may influence cultural factors and traits in Canada but it does not homogenize these unique cultural identities. Rather, it enriches Canada's cultural landscape by facilitating the coexistence and mutual influence of diverse traditions, preserving the distinctiveness of each culture in their own respective countries.