Today we looked at the Globe and Mail initiative http://ourtimetolead.ca/
This is a practical online discussion based on a series of articles found online through the Globe and Mail which looks at a selected series of issues that are important to Canadians and the future of our country.
These issues are:
- multiculturalism
- women in power
- failing boys
- future of the military
- work - life balance
- private health care
- controlling the Internet
- Global food
Some of these issues directly relate to our discussion, "What does it mean to be Canadian?" Each week, the Globe will combine a series of articles on a given topic with online discussion to host a national conversation on the future direction of the country. We will take a look at this discussion and try to determine what it says about us as a nation and where we may be heading.
For today, you are to read the articles found under the multiculturalism link. Make some jot notes and be prepared to discuss:
- How multiculturalism is defined -- justify your position
- Can you detect any criticisms of multiculturalism? or potential problems?
- The introduction states, "Multiculturalism has made Canada better, but now it is time for Canada to make multiculturalism better." What does this mean? How do the articles serve to help us achieve this goal?
- Read the rest of the introduction. Identify the bias in it. Is the Globe trying to control the discussion?
Be ready to discuss and hand in your materials on Tuesday, October 12.
