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
Diversity Dividend – Canada’s Global Advantage Summary
Bessma Momani, Jillian Stirk | April 2017
Pluralism and Peace Processes in a Fragmenting World
Peacekeeping | October 2016
The Battle for the South African Constitution
Justice Albie Sachs 2016 | May 2016
2015 Annual Pluralism Lecture – Beverley McLachlin
Beverley McLachlin | May 2015
2015 Annual Pluralism Lecture – His Highness the Aga Khan Opening Remarks
His Highness the Aga Khan | May 2015
Pluralism Forum Early Warning Travers Bio
Patrick Travers | January 2015