Ontario election has everything to do with identity politics

The ideological implication for the future of Canada, especially when it comes to issues of identity politics, is already written on the wall.
Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath, left, could topple Kathleen Wynne, left, and the Liberals. But regardless of whether Horwath, or Ford, middle, wins, and by how much, the government will have to contend with identity politics, says columnist Dr. Douglas Jarvis.
Since Wilfrid Laurier and his promise of "Sunny Ways," referencing Canada’s multi-ethnic fabric, the “big red tent” for cultural diversity has been a cornerstone of the Liberal Party's position as Canada's "natural governing party. 

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