They Can’t See the Forest for the Lack of Trees: A Problem of Cultural Diversity

Abstract

Canadian-Asian relations have enjoyed a period of relative harmony that is now being disturbed by the influx of new Asian immigrants. At the heart of this controversy is the clearing of old trees in established neighborhoods and the inability of Canadians and Chinese to “see the forest for the trees.” Cooperation has been noticeably absent in the tree disputes. The objective of this case is to increase awareness and understanding of the role of cultural diversity in this conflict and stimulate thought about solutions for these types of issues emerging from the concept that “no man is an island”.