Canada is often described as a country of immigrants. By examining Canada’s immigrant tradition, this course introduces students to a number of distinctive characteristics of Canada as a political community. Topics and themes include: changes in Canadian immigration policies; immigration and Canadian identity; how global migration is transforming modern politics; and the nature of human rights in an age of migration. Is Canada becoming a uniquely multicultural political community? LL Lect: 3 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
