In general, differences among the four main parties are a matter of nuance
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Andrew Griffith
Andrew Griffith is the author of Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote, Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism and many other works. He is a former Director-General of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Citizenship and Multiculturalism branch. He regularly comments on citizenship, multiculturalism and related issues, in this blog and the media.
Q&A: Policy Expert Analyzes Role of Immigration in Canada’s Upcoming Election
Q. As an immigrant policy expert, what did you think of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) calling Canada’s intake system a “BENCHMARK” for the rest of the world? A. Largely correct. Canada…
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Immigration Law Handbook Presents Worthy Tool, but at Times Misses Mark
While the material is complex, and the intricacies appear almost infinite, the authors have made every attempt to write in as accessible language as possible
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Integration Models Highlight of Metropolis Conference
The just-concluded National Metropolis Conference is an annual forum for researchers, policy makers and immigrant-service organizations. This year the conference was held in Montreal. Here are some of the themes covered and my take on…
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Consultation Overlooks Citizenship
Some things never change. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launches consultations on immigration and leaves out any questions on the related issues of citizenship policy. Sigh … Immigration consultations are welcome and needed. They…
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Implementing Diversity and Inclusion in Parliament: A More Complete Picture
With the appointment of parliamentary secretaries and opposition critics, we now have a more comprehensive picture of gender and visible minority diversity in Parliament’s leadership positions. How well has the Liberal government implemented its overall…
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Inclusion, Diversity Bode Well Under Trudeau
The Liberal government has emphasized its diversity and inclusion language in speeches, cabinet ministers, committees and mandate letters. This emphasis has been reinforced by the return of the multiculturalism program to Canadian Heritage. Taken together,…
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Integration Not Sole Responsibility of Newcomers
Robin Higham’s What Would You Say? … as guest speaker at the next Canadian citizenship ceremony is an anecdote-based approach to understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. His latest book builds upon his thoughts…
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Visible Minority Candidates Step Up
Is the increased number of “visible minorities” being reflected in party candidates? Which ridings are these candidates running in? And do these candidates reflect the largest groups in their ridings? Now that we know the…
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Policy Advice for the Next Minister
It is perhaps a good thing that immigration is not a major federal campaign issue, although the issue does surface in certain immigrant-rich ridings. And, of course, it was one facet of last week’s Globe…
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