50 years of multiculturalism
On Oct 8, 1971, then-Prime Minister Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy. On the 50th anniversary of the announcement, Canadian Geographic is publishing five essays that explore the theme. T
Private sponsorship is much more than a feel-good project
As we mark World Refugee Day this June 20th, the latest United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates there are 82 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes, including more than 30 million children.
Private Refugee Sponsorship in Canada
Given the high profile that refugee resettlement received over the past five or so years, it is not surprising that there is widespread public awareness.
A distinctive culture? The sources of public support for immigration in Canada, 1980-2019
Millions of Canadians are now well into their second year of working from home. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, non-essential employees began working from their couches, kitchens and bedrooms, hopping virtually from one endless video meeting to another.
Canadian governments must not squander their most precious resource in the fight against COVID-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments in Canada have benefitted from remarkable public goodwill.
Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees
The year 2020 has been unprecedented in Canada and worldwide, starting with a global pandemic the likes of which have not been seen in 100 years, causing the greatest economic slowdown since the Great Depression.
Canada as a beacon of migrant acceptance. Is this reputation still deserved?
Presentation given by Institute Senior Associate Keith Neuman at the Pathways to Prosperity 2019 Annual National Conference, held in Toronto on November 1, 2019.
Canadian public opinion on immigration and refugees
The 43rd Canadian Federal Election just concluded was a tightly-contested campaign in which the incumbent Liberal Government led by Justin Trudeau found itself in a tough fight for reelection just a few years after it took office on a promise of “sunny ways” and broad political support.
Let’s not get too smug about public attitudes on immigration
Many international commentators have been impressed by the strength of public support for immigration in Canada. At a time of considerable backlash elsewhere, Canada has actually been increasing its annual immigration intake.
To maintain support for immigration, plug the leaks
A poll released this week by the Environics Institute for Survey Research found that nearly half of Canadians said immigration makes the country a better place. A third said it makes no difference. Fewer than one in six said immigration makes Canada worse off.