Paper short abstract:

The laws play an important role of adjusting the relationship between diversity and integration. Meanwhile,the realistic challenges require more reflection and communication in order to realize the effective and sustainable development of bilingual education in multi-ethnic societies and keep peace.

Paper long abstract:

Under the premise of cultural diversity,to keep the peace and sustainable development, bilingual education is considered to be one of the most practical means of the legal protection and rights in multi-ethnic societies.Both China and Canada are obviously implementing bilingual education of the legal basis and practice,with successful experience and realistic challenges.

In China, such a colorful country with pluralistic integration, many laws and regulations are relating to the right of bilingual education in multi-ethnic societies such as < Constitution of the People's Republic of China > , <Law of Regional National Autonomy>,Local autonomy regulations and Regulations on the work of language and writing,< National common language method >etc.Having many years experience,Canada has become multicultural country with the First Nations, European descents and global immigrant groups living together.In addition to the relevant international conventions after World War II,Canada involved in the relevant legal provisions of Bilingual Education,including < Constitution of Canada >,<Multiculturalism Act>etc.Whether in China or Canada,in light of history,bilingual education have been worthy of recognition.But with the domestic and international changing situation and the suspicion of Multiculturalism,the practical development of bilingual education is facing many difficulties and challenges in different modes and stages,especially in preschool and primary education.

The laws play an important role of adjusting the relationship between diversity and integration.It is more important how to practice these laws.Meanwhile,the realistic challenges require more reflection and communication in order to realize the Peace and sustainable development.