In 2008, the Centre convened an Expert Roundtable on Canada’s Experience with Pluralism. Aided by political scientists Jane Jenson (Université de Montréal) and Martin Papillon (University of Ottawa), we asked 11 leading academics to examine the content and processes of Canada’s commitment to pluralism.
Facilitated by the institutions and mechanisms of liberal democracy, Canadians find points of balance and compromise between competing values, including:
- homogeneity and heterogeneity
- economic security and economic freedom
- institutional symmetry and asymmetry
- group and individual rights.
Negotiation along these spectrums of choice is never ending.
For this reason, Canadian pluralism remains an unfinished product. Subject to new pressures, it requires continual investments of political will, citizen participation and public resources.
Click on the links below to read the roundtable papers.
Victoria Forum Report Highlights
Dr. Saul Klein, UVic | March 2018
John McNee Opening Ceremony Remarks
John McNee | May 2017
Minister Melanie Joly Opening Ceremony Remarks
Minister Melanie Joly | May 2017
Defining Pluralism (Russian)
Pluralism, Beverly Boutilier | January 2012
Defining Pluralism
Pluralism, Beverly Boutilier | January 2012
His Highness the Aga Khan LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture
His Highness the Aga Khan | January 2010
Pluralism as Process: The Role of Liberal Democratic Institutions – Abstract
Yasmeen Abu-Laban | January 2008
Canadian Multiculturalism: Political and Historical Contexts – Paper
Karim H. Karim | January 2008
Canadian Multiculturalism: Political and Historical Contexts – Abstract
Karim H. Karim | January 2008