The Politics of Diversity: Why Representation Matters
The Politics of Diversity: Why Representation Matters
From left: Mary Ng, Bhutila Karpoche, Rawlson King speak to NCM on how their backgrounds and identities impacted their political careers. (supplied photos)
“It is virtually impossible for any political party to have a minority government, let alone a majority government if it cannot win in the immigrant and visible minority rich ridings of Canada.” NCM reporter Naser Miftari speaks to three politicians on the politics of diversity in Canada.
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In an increasingly diverse nation, political parties cannot form a government without appealing to racialized voters.
”It is virtually impossible for any political party to have a minority government, let alone a majority government, if it cannot win in the immigrant and visible minority rich ridings of Canada,” says Andrew Griffith, a policy analyst with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Currently there are 50 immigrant and visible minority MPs in the 338 member House of Commons, the highest in parliamentary history, but it’s still not reflective of Canada.
New Canadian Media spoke to politicians at federal, provincial and municipal levels to hear their stories of breaking barriers.
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