Anti-racism policy is timely but should be handled with care

The Liberals would do well not to get too high on their horses and claim to be the most virtuous. Voters are not responding positively. A new non-accusatory narrative is needed, one that invites everyone to build a harmonious society. Build from the enormous positivity in our society, don’t be run by the negative.

Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, pictured on the Hill on May 13, 2019, announced the particulars of the government's anti-racism policy last week and a program which includes funding to community groups to combat racism and the re-instatement of an Anti-Racism Secretariat to take the leadership in a federal and a federal-provincial approach to combating racism.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ANDREW CARDOZO

July 1, 2019

OTTAWA—Multiculturalism was the panacea. Adopted in 1971, we thought things would just always get better and we would learn about and accept our differences and live happily ever after. On some levels, things have gotten better. On others levels, things are suddenly taking a turn for the worst an...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy