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
Pluralism Forum Canada and India – La Presse Taylor
Charles Taylor | October 2014
Pluralism Forum Canada and India – Taylor Bio
Charles Taylor | January 2014
Pluralism Forum Canada and India – Jenson Bio
Jane Jenson | January 2014
Pluralism Forum – Group Rights – Chattopadhyai
Rupak Chattopadhyai | October 2013
Global Vantages – Kymlicka
Will Kymlicka | April 2012
Pluralism Forum – Europe – Kymlicka Paper
Will Kymlicka | April 2012