Canada in Question: Exploring Our Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century

Canada in Question explores the contemporary issues surrounding Canadian citizenship, including the impact of immigration and migration on Indigenous peoples, the ties that bind Canadians to their country, and the challenges posed by global influences. It examines the connection between economic opportunity and citizenship and the institutional context in which differences must be accommodated.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Canada in Question is a thought-provoking exploration of the pressing issues surrounding Canadian citizenship. The book delves into contemporary challenges that shape our understanding of what it means to be Canadian in the modern world.

Beginning with an update on the status of Canadian citizenship, author Peter MacKinnon acknowledges that, with the exception of Indigenous peoples, most Canadians have migrated to Canada in the last 400 years. In surveying the status of citizenship, the author explores the impact of these newcomers on Indigenous peoples and the subsequent influence on citizenship. MacKinnon investigates the bonds that unite Canadians to their country and fellow citizens, and how these ties are often challenged by global forces such as identity politics and social media.

The book sheds light on the connection between economic opportunity and citizenship, as well as the institutional context in which differences must be accommodated. Canada in Question examines current circumstances and emerging challenges, while also looking forward to the unique future of Canadian citizenship.

Through its insightful analysis and engaging narrative, Canada in Question provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about identity, belonging, and the future of Canada. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics shaping our nation.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487543136