Asian, white-sounding names preferred by landlords over Hispanic, black names: study

Similar to blind cv studies, where people show preference and prejudice in interviewing decisions, this study shows some of the same issues with respect to renting.

Asian, white-sounding names preferred by landlords over Hispanic, black names: study.

Canadian tour by former hostage Gilad Shalit latest flashpoint in Jewish advocacy turf war | Canada | News | National Post

Captures some of the dynamics within the Canadian Jewish community and advocacy.

Canadian tour by former hostage Gilad Shalit latest flashpoint in Jewish advocacy turf war | Canada | News | National Post.

Millions in federal multiculturalism funding goes unspent each year

Thanks to ATIP, the numbers are public, showing ongoing lapsing funds, despite the Conservative government remake of the program in 2010, aligning program objectives to the government’s priorities, and putting into place a call for proposal process that generated a wide range of project proposals.

Millions in federal multiculturalism funding goes unspent each year.

Women’s rights, from Spam Imam to Afghanistan – The Globe and Mail

Good piece by Sheema Khan, on women’s rights and some of the misogynistic views within Islam.

Women’s rights, from Spam Imam to Afghanistan – The Globe and Mail.

The best of Canada: What 20 recognized Canadians say about their country and its people – The Globe and Mail

Some interesting vignettes and perspectives.

The best of Canada: What 20 recognized Canadians say about their country and its people – The Globe and Mail.

The evolution of July 1 | Full Comment | National Post

Nice history of how Dominion Day and Canada Day evolved.

The evolution of July 1 | Full Comment | National Post.

Statement — Minister Kenney issues statement celebrating Canada Day

Fairly anodyne.

Statement — Minister Kenney issues statement celebrating Canada Day.

Multiculturalism died, and Harper replaced it with “royalization” – The Globe and Mail

Another example of Quebec-centric thinking and almost wishfulness. While the Harper government has emphasized the British heritage and connection, it has also assiduously tended to the multicultural reality of Canada through extensive outreach and programs like Historical Recognition for a number of communities. The immigrant identity is also the multicultural identity, which was always about integrating the diverse communities and histories of Canada into a common civic identity.

Multiculturalism died, and Harper replaced it with “royalization” – The Globe and Mail.