The current state of multiculturalism in Canada and research themes on Canadian multiculturalism
2008‑2010

Table: Proposed Research Topics, by Theme

N.B.: Some reports endorsed the continued use of some or all of the research themes from 2006‑2008 while also suggesting new themes for 2008‑2010. Other reports attempted to incorporate the earlier themes within their proposals for 2008‑2010. In the former case, endorsement of the earlier themes is indicated by “(2006).”

  Atlantic Quebec Ontario Man./Sask.
1. Religion Religious diversity
and integration		 Integration of
religious minorities		 Religion (2006) Integration of
religious minorities
2. Racism, anti-racism and the media Racism and discrimination
(2006)		 Racism and discrimination/
media		 Racism and discrimination/
media		 Racism and
discrimination
(2006)
3. Labour market
integration 		Social inclusion/exclusion [ Note 8 ]
(2006)		 Labour market integration/
poverty		 Social inclusion/
exclusion
(2006)		 Social inclusion/
exclusion
(2006)
4. Immigration outside major cities Immigration to rural/French
communities		 Regionalization within Quebec Regional issues
(rural/northern)		 Minorities in rural/northern/
French areas
5. Security issues Security in a pluralistic society (2006) Security in a pluralistic society (2006) Security in a pluralistic society (2006) Security in a pluralistic society (2006)
6. Future of multiculturalism Future of (post)-
multiculturalism [ Note 9 ]
(2006)		 Future of (post)-
multiculturalism
(2006)		 Multiculturalism for the 21st century Future of (post)-
multiculturalism
(2006)
7. Multiculturalism and Aboriginal peoples       Relations with Prairie Aboriginals
8. Vulnerable groups Youth Youth/elderly/
women		   Women
9. Ethnic community structures     Institutional self-sufficiency of ethnic groups Public performances of identity
10. Service delivery Health      
11. Other Data gathering 1. Language competence
2. Quebec’s specificity		 Public perception of multiculturalism Protecting historic heritage

Table (continued): Proposed Research Topics, by Theme

  Alberta Territories B.C. CANADA
1. Religion Religion and inclusion   Religion (2006) Adopting multiculturalism for religious diversity
2. Racism, anti-racism and the media Strategies for tackling racism and discrimination   Racism and discrimination/
Canada’s Action Plan Against Racism		 Racism and discrimination
3. Labour market integration   Economic participation Labour market migration Economic participation Labour market integration
4. Immigration outside major cities   (This applies to the region as a whole)   Immigration beyond the metropolis
5. Security issues Security in a pluralistic society (2006)   International geopolitics: Implications for multiculturalism Implications of security issues for multiculturalism
6. Future of multiculturalism Future of multiculturalism policy   Multiculturalism:
Future policy evolutions		 The future of multiculturalism
7. Multiculturalism and Aboriginal peoples Relation to Aboriginal
populations		 Coordination with Aboriginal initiatives   Relating multiculturalism to Aboriginal peoples
8. Vulnerable groups Youth/seniors   Youth at risk Vulnerable groups: Women and youth
9. Ethnic community structures       Patterns of ethnic community formation
10. Service delivery Health   Multiculturalism in service delivery Multicultural readiness in service delivery
11. Other   Data collection Engagement with 2010 Olympics  

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8. The research theme “Social inclusion/exclusion” from 2006‑2008 covered a number of domains, not just labour market inclusion. While some of the regional authors felt that this theme was too broad, they all endorsed a continued research focus on issues of labour market inclusion/exclusion.

9. Several authors argued that the research theme “Racism, discrimination and post-multiculturalism” from 2006‑2008 should be divided into two separate themes: one on racism/discrimination, and one on the future of (post)-multiculturalism.

 

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