In an era of polarization, Canada must move beyond managing diversity and cultivate it for renewal (Policy Options)
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