Thoughts on BC Politics and More

Across Canada, debates about diversity have been subsumed by the “anti-woke” backlash. The term “woke” — once a call to remain alert to injustice — has been stripped of its historical meaning and used instead to cast diversity as a liability. In this climate, diversity is often misrepresented as a threat to academic excellence, democratic stability and economic prosperity. Yet, evidence from across disciplines demonstrates the opposite. When cultivated thoughtfully, diversity expands perspectives for solving complex problems; strengthens dialogue across difference; and bolsters democracy against authoritarian drift. This is not a time for retreat ... CLICK HERE for the full story 

This spring, Quebec announced it was done with Canadian multiculturalism. The province’s Coalition Avenir Québec government, led by Premier François Legault, introduced Bill 84, an act seeking to compel immigrants to conform to the province’s culture. Under the new law, immigrants are expected to learn and use French as their primary language and embrace Quebec’s “common culture” and values, such as secularism, gender equality, and democracy. Organizations receiving government funding will also be required to align themselves with the legislation’s principles. The bill also makes changes to Quebec’s Charter to align human rights protections with the legislation. “Multiculturalism no longer applies on Quebec soil,” said Quebec’s Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge, adding that it belongs in the “dustbin of history" ... CLICK HERE for the full story 

Our misguided notion of what multiculturalism should look like is guaranteed to lead to multi-POLITICAL-ism.    It is therefore completely unsurprising that two groups of Canadians of Eritrean origin clashed in three Canadian cities over their disputes.   CLICK HERE for the full commentary

Diversity wars … part 1 Justin Trudeau’s ruminations about ‘diversity’ is incomprehensible; I don’t think he has any idea of what cultural diversity is. I grew up in a community that was diverse, with many families speaking different languages at home. They came from different cultures, had different customs, and attended different churches. We struggled to adapt, and adopted English as a common language for communications. With the exception of those of British heritage, we were all in the same boat. We were mostly farmers and fishermen. We were independent and self-sufficient and understood that made us vulnerable. Accidents, illness and misfortune have no favourites. Anyone can face difficulties that are hard to overcome. We built churches, community halls, hospitals and schools that served us all. People donated labour, materials, and expertise. It did not matter where you were from or what language you spoke at home, or which church you attend...