Multiculturalism In Canada: Evidence and Anecdote

Multiculturalism In Canada: Evidence and AnecdoteWith over 20 percent of the population foreign born, and with more than 250 ethnic origins, Canada is one of the worlds most multicultural societies. Canadas ethnic and religious diversity continues to grow alongside immigration. Yet how well is Canadas model of multiculturalism and citizenship working, and how well are Canadians, whatever their ethnic or religious origin, doing? Will Canadas relative success compared to other countries continue, or

With over 20 percent of the population foreign-born, and with more than 250 ethnic origins, Canada is one of the worldÕs most multicultural societies. CanadaÕs ethnic and religious diversity continues to grow alongside immigration. Yet how well is CanadaÕs model of multiculturalism and citizenship working, and how well are Canadians, whatever their ethnic or religious origin, doing? Will CanadaÕs relative success compared to other countries continue, or are there emerging fault lines in Canadian society? Canadian Multiculturalism: Evidence and Anecdote undertakes an extensive review of the available data from Statistics Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada operational statistics, employment equity and other sources to answer these questions and provide an integrated view covering economic outcomes, social indicators, and political and public service participation.
Over 200 charts and tables are used to engage readers and substantiate the changing nature of Canadian diversity.