Collection of papers originally presented at a conference held Oct. 13-15, 2005, Montebello, Quebec.
Vol. 3 in the Art of the State series.
Includes bibliographical references.

"Diversity is one of Canada's defining characteristics. Yet here, as in other Western democracies, diversity policies are being called into question by developments such as the growing salience of identity, race and religion. Do minorities really feel they belong to the country? Is discrimination still a reality? Is social cohesion being strained?

In this volume, leading scholars from Canada, Europe and the United States explore two broad policy agendas: first, the multicultural agenda, which focuses on recognizing cultural differences, helping minorities express their distinct identities and practices, and building more inclusive concepts of citizenship; second, the integration agenda, which seeks to bring minorities into the mainstream, strengthen the sense of mutual support and solidarity, and reinforce the bonds of a common community.

The authors of these 15 chapters and 8 commentaries examine these questions from a range of perspectives, with a focus on ethnocultural minorities and indigenous peoples. In their concluding chapter, the editors discuss priorities that emerge from the analysis and relate them to the objectives of strengthening belonging and shared citizenship." (Book cover)

CONTENTS:

Introduction / Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene, F. Leslie Seidle

[1.] Ethnocultural Diversity in a Liberal State: Making Sense of the Canadian Model(s) / Will Kymlicka

[2.] Accommodating Canada's Diversity / Roy McMurtry

[3.] History, Power and Contradictions in a Liberal State / Yasmeen Abu-Laban

[4.] Quebec State and the Management of Ethnocultural Diversity: Perspectives on an Ambiguous Record / Daniel Salée

[5.] Quebec's Interculturalism Policy: an Alternative Vision / Marie Mc Andrew

[6.] Another Fine Balance: Managing Diversity in Canadian Cities / Katherine A. H. Graham and Susan D. Phillips

[7.] Spatial and Scalar Issues in Managing Diversity in Canada's Cities / David Ley

[8.| First Nations and Metis People and Diversity in Canadian Cities / Evelyn Peters

[9.] Culture Matters, but ... Explaining Trends Among Urban Aboriginal People / John Richards

[10.] Beyond "Us" and "Them": Prescribing Postcolonial Politics and Policy in Saskatchewan / Joyce Green and Ian Peach

[11.] Maori and the State: Diversity Models and Debates in New Zealand / Roger Maaka

[12.] Immigrants and Civic Integration in Western Europe / Christian Joppke

[13.] Diversity, Integration and the Turn from Multiculturalism in the United Kingdom / Randall Hansen

[14.] Diversity, Multiculturalism and Social Cohesion: Trust and Ethnocentrism in European Societies / Marc Hooghe, Tim Reeskens, and Dietlind Stolle

[15.] The Challenges of Immigration to Race-Based Diversity Policies in the United States / Mary C. Waters and Zoua M. Vang

[16.] Religious Allegiance and Shared Citizenship / Tariq Ramadan

[17.] Religion-Based Alternative Dispute Resolution: a Challenge to Multiculturalism / Marion Boyd

[18.] Ontario Sharia Debate: Transformational Accommodation, Multiculturalism and Muslim Identity / Sheema Khan

[19.] Racial Inequality, Social Cohesion and Policy Issues in Canada / Jeffrey G. Reitz and Rupa Banerjee

[20.] Diversity and Equality: the Vital Connection / Pearl Eliadis

[21.] Ties that Bind: Social Cohesion and Diversity in Canada / Stuart Soroka, Richard Johnston, and Keith Banting

[22.] Ties that Bind and Ties That Divide / Bonnie Erickson

[23.] The Political Engagement of New Canadians: a Comparative Perspective / Paul Howe

Conclusion: Diversity Belonging and Shared Citizenship / Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene, and F. Leslie Seidle