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Vancouver least friendly of Canadian cities: immigrants say in the 2012 HSBC survey

February 24, 2014 – 9:18 am | 2,865 views

Vancouver was ranked the least welcoming Canadian city in an HSBC survey released Thursday that polled immigrants about their relocation experience.
While 73 per cent of survey respondents said they found Vancouver a welcoming city, it …

Can interculturalism succeed where multiculturalism has failed?

May 8, 2013 – 9:17 am | 5,793 views

Comments from German Chancellor Merkel, British Prime Minister Cameron and former French President Sarkozy pointing to the failures of multiculturalism, were high-profile testimonies to native worries about the existence of parallel communities, the rejection by …

Inclusive Cities Series: European Intercultural cities: governance and policies for diverse communities

May 2, 2013 – 6:37 am | 3,225 views

The Intercultural Cities programme is a joint initiative between the Council of Europe and the European Commission. It seeks to explore the potential of an intercultural approach to integration in communities with culturally diverse populations. The cities participating …

Inclusive Cities Series: Halifax Fusion – Immigration and Diversity

May 2, 2013 – 6:20 am | 2,727 views

A great city is one that attracts people from all walks of life, fostering a dynamic culture that is welcoming and one that encourages people to get engaged in the community in the long-term. The …