What can the friendship between Sylvie and Bing tell us about Canadian multiculturalism?

Sylvie is a Native girl living in shelters with her mother and brother who is autistic. They have been struggling for a while to find a permanent home for their family. She is Bing’s best friend. Bing is a Filipino boy who struggles with sexual identity and other issues. This friendship crosses a gender and cultural span that speaks to Canada's acceptance of many different cultures.