Working site on citizenship and multiculturalism issues.
2012/03/20 Leave a comment
Some interesting results on increased polarization of Canadian public opinion. Canada’s place in the world? There’s very little we agree on – Canada – Macleans.ca.
2012/03/13 Leave a comment
A different view from the general tone of the debate and policies in the UK.
From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism – a reply to the British political elite | openDemocracy.
2012/03/10 Leave a comment
A legal analysis of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement on religious freedom, and how that plays out in a diverse, multicultural society.
JURIST – Forum: Balancing Religious Freedom in a Multicultural Nation.
2012/03/10 Leave a comment
An interesting take on the US debate over citizenship at birth – from a narrow ‘tax’ perspective.
Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Be Costly for Americans – Forbes.
2012/03/09 Leave a comment
Ratna Omidvar of Maytree on immigrant selection criteria and how the language criteria will alter the mix.
2012/03/08 Leave a comment
One of a series of stories on ‘passport babies.’ As always, getting hard data on the extent of the issue is a challenge.
Hotel linked to ‘passport babies’ | Canada | News | Toronto Sun.
2012/03/07 Leave a comment
Another take on radicalization and extremism, from the perspective of the Northern Caucasus. Not completely convinced that such Salafi-inspired groups can remain peaceful, given the general rejection of wider society that the beliefs entail.
The lesson of the New Muslims | Marat Shterin | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk.
2012/03/05 Leave a comment
Trial balloon or foreshadowing changes in citizenship rules (no longer citizenship at birth).
‘Birth tourism’ may change citizenship rules – Canada – CBC News.
2012/03/05 Leave a comment
Some of the debate and discussion on anti-semitism among the various community organizations and writers.
Why B’nai Brith Canada Defended Michael Coren’s Anti-Semitism.
2012/03/04 Leave a comment
Good profile on how the political tension plays out at the central place of religious learning.
At al-Azhar Mosque, struggle over Islam roils a revered Egyptian institution – The Washington Post.
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