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What has this election taught us about Canadian culture?

Following last night's election, we convene a panel to dissect what the campaign — and the results — say about the state of multiculturalism in Canada today.
Jon Keefe voted in St. John's while dressed as a mummer. He did so to protest the hype over the niqab debate. He think it is a "non-issue". (Submitted by Jon Keefe)

Most Canadians like to think of this country as a land of multiculturalism. But two issues at the forefront of the federal election campaign trail — the niqab and the refugee crisis — have caused some to reexamine what that really means.

Following the close of the 78-day race last night, we convene a post-election panel to dissect what the campaign and its results say about the state of multiculturalism in Canada today.

Shad is joined by three guests:

  • Randy Boyagoda, author and English professor at Ryerson University
  • Tracey Lindberg, author and professor of indigenous studies and indigenous law
  • Safiah Chowdhury, community activist and co-founder of Outburst! Young Muslim Women's Project.