A Short History of Canadian Intolerance
Canada’s enduring national mythology surrounding tolerance is belied by the measurable rise in Islamophobia and the growth of anti-immigrant street organizations, including neo-Nazi groups.
by Jesse Zimmerman
Canada has long been touted as a “tolerant” nation. The current Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, frequently speaks of Canada’s diversity as its core strength, as did most of his predecessors. Even Conservative Member of Parliament Kellie Leitch, popularly viewed as Canada’s answer to Donald Trump, evokes the word ‘tolerance’ quite often…
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