Riz Khan - Multiculturalism in Canada
- 12 years ago
With Islamophobia on the rise in the US and Europe, has Canada set a different example by electing that country's first ever Muslim mayor?
Thirty-eight-year-old Naheed Nenshi, a Harvard-educated professor of Indian descent, won in the western city of Calgary, considered to be Canada's conservative bastion.
Many say his victory is a testament to the country's commitment to multiculturalism that encourages immigrants to both preserve their ethnic roots and embrace their Canadian identity.
But critics say the multicultural model actually makes it tougher and not easier for new Canadians to integrate into mainstream society.
Does multiculturalism help or hurt the cause of diversity in Canada?
Thirty-eight-year-old Naheed Nenshi, a Harvard-educated professor of Indian descent, won in the western city of Calgary, considered to be Canada's conservative bastion.
Many say his victory is a testament to the country's commitment to multiculturalism that encourages immigrants to both preserve their ethnic roots and embrace their Canadian identity.
But critics say the multicultural model actually makes it tougher and not easier for new Canadians to integrate into mainstream society.
Does multiculturalism help or hurt the cause of diversity in Canada?