The Alberta Culture and Community Spirit Ministry sponsors educational programs to foster understanding of human rights under provincial law, an appreciation for diversity, and the right to freedom from discrimination. These programs are outlined on the Ministry’s Human Rights and Diversity page. (
http://culture.alberta.ca/humanrights/default.aspx
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The Bouchard-Taylor Commission was established by Premier Jean Charest in 2007 in response to public outcry after the town of Herouxville adopted a code of societal norms for would-be immigrants. The Commission’s mandate was to consult with people across Québec on the issue of reasonable accommodation. Its final report, which advocates greater tolerance and a secular face for provincial institutions, is available on this website. (
http://www.accommodements.qc.ca/index-en.html
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Benoît Pelletier, former Quebec’s Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Aboriginal Affairs, explains the concept of asymmetrical federalism in this open letter. He argues that the concept is fundamental to Canadian federalism and inherent in Canadian respect for diversity. (
http://www.saic.gouv.qc.ca/centre_de_presse/lettres_ouvertes/2004/saic_lettre20041108_en....
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The Montreal-based North American Forum on Integration was created in 2002 to address issues of North American integration. The organization’s conference activity is presented on this website, along with its newsletter and links to related government and business institutions. (
http://www.fina-nafi.org/eng/fina/presentation.asp?count=eng
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McGill University has prepared this brief biography of former faculty member, John Humphrey, who is best known for his leadership of an international committee which drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (
http://www.mcgill.ca/about/history/pioneers/humphrey/
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The CIDA Youth Zone site offers a comprehensive list of organizations, educational programs, and opportunities for young people to become educated about and involved in Canada’s commitment to international development. (
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/acdicida.nsf/En/JUD-12882713-HSK
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With support from the Government of Canada, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan established the Global Centre for Pluralism in 2006. The Centre’s mission is to “promote pluralism as a fundamental human value” and to serve as a global repository of educational resources. The Centre was located in Canada, a country which “epitomizes what can be achieved through a commitment to pluralism.” (
http://www.pluralism.ca/backgrounder.shtml
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To encourage appreciation for diversity and pluralism, Canadian Heritage and Parks Canada launched this competition in 1996 to recognize original writing or art work by young Canadians. Submissions must celebrate the contribution made by a national historic person of Aboriginal, African or other origin to Canadian development. (
http://www.ifacca.org/national_agency_news/2008/04/20/canadas-young-people-celebrate-dive...
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