Andrew Griffith

Andrew Griffith is the author of Because it’s 2015 …. Implementing Diversity and Inclusion; Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote; and Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism. He is a fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Environics Institute.

Articles by this author

Image for A one-click citizenship oath isn’t the way to go

A one-click citizenship oath isn’t the way to go

by Andrew Griffith June 21, 2023

Image for Diversity lags in provincial and territorial legislatures but is improving

Diversity lags in provincial and territorial legislatures but is improving

by Andrew Griffith January 17, 2023

Image for Has immigration become a third rail in Canadian politics?

Has immigration become a third rail in Canadian politics?

by Andrew Griffith December 21, 2022

Image for Is birth tourism about to return now that travel restrictions have been lifted?

Is birth tourism about to return now that travel restrictions have been lifted?

by Andrew Griffith December 9, 2022

Image for Public opinion on migration could sour amid food insecurity and climate change

Public opinion on migration could sour amid food insecurity and climate change

by Andrew Griffith November 15, 2022

Image for How the government used the pandemic to sharply increase immigration

How the government used the pandemic to sharply increase immigration

by Andrew Griffith April 25, 2022

Image for Do MPs represent Canada’s diversity?

Do MPs represent Canada’s diversity?

by Jerome H. Black, Andrew Griffith January 7, 2022

Image for Birth tourism in Canada dropped sharply once the pandemic began

Birth tourism in Canada dropped sharply once the pandemic began

by Andrew Griffith December 16, 2021

Image for Will the removal of the Canadian citizenship preference in the public service make a difference?

Will the removal of the Canadian citizenship preference in the public service make a difference?

by Andrew Griffith September 23, 2021

Image for Racism and the need for a national integration commission

Racism and the need for a national integration commission

by Andrew Griffith August 12, 2021

Image for Increasing immigration to boost population? Not so fast.

Increasing immigration to boost population? Not so fast.

by Andrew Griffith May 20, 2021

Image for Amid languishing numbers, Canada’s citizenship process needs to be modernized

Social Policy

Amid languishing numbers, Canada’s citizenship process needs to be modernized

by Andrew Griffith April 22, 2021

Image for Will the pandemic make Canada less attractive to newcomers?

Will the pandemic make Canada less attractive to newcomers?

by Andrew Griffith, Howard Ramos February 3, 2021

Image for What new disaggregated data tells us about federal public service diversity

What new disaggregated data tells us about federal public service diversity

by Andrew Griffith October 21, 2020

Image for Do Canada’s most powerful federal posts reflect the country’s diversity?

Politics

Do Canada’s most powerful federal posts reflect the country’s diversity?

by Jerome H. Black, Andrew Griffith June 29, 2020

Image for The risk of oversimplifying the birth tourism debate

The risk of oversimplifying the birth tourism debate

by Andrew Griffith January 30, 2020

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Politics

House of Commons becoming more reflective of diverse population

by Andrew Griffith November 5, 2019

Image for How does ethnic media campaign coverage differ?

How does ethnic media campaign coverage differ?

by Andrew Griffith October 2, 2019

Image for Citizenship policy challenges the next government will face

Citizenship policy challenges the next government will face

by Andrew Griffith June 20, 2019

Image for Taking stock of Ottawa’s diversity promises

Taking stock of Ottawa’s diversity promises

by Andrew Griffith March 25, 2019

Image for Hospital stats show birth tourism rising in major cities

Hospital stats show birth tourism rising in major cities

by Andrew Griffith November 22, 2018

Image for A new perspective on immigrants’ economic outcomes in Canada

A new perspective on immigrants’ economic outcomes in Canada

by Andrew Griffith October 31, 2018

Image for What the previous government learned about birth tourism

Global Affairs

What the previous government learned about birth tourism

by Andrew Griffith August 28, 2018

Image for We can have open, respectful debates on immigration

We can have open, respectful debates on immigration

by Andrew Griffith July 20, 2018

Image for Why benefits of citizenship aren’t always equal

Social Policy

Why benefits of citizenship aren’t always equal

by Andrew Griffith May 25, 2018

Image for What can Canada teach the US about immigration?

What can Canada teach the US about immigration?

by Andrew Griffith, Michael Adams March 27, 2018

Image for What the census tells us about citizenship

What the census tells us about citizenship

by Andrew Griffith March 20, 2018

Image for Indigenous voters and the 2019 election

Indigenous voters and the 2019 election

by Andrew Griffith February 1, 2018

Image for The growing diversity within federal ridings

The growing diversity within federal ridings

by Andrew Griffith December 15, 2017

Image for Is Canada’s population too small?

Is Canada’s population too small?

by Andrew Griffith November 3, 2017

Image for Diversity in the public service’s executive ranks

Diversity in the public service’s executive ranks

by Andrew Griffith October 16, 2017

Image for How to debate immigration issues in Canada

How to debate immigration issues in Canada

by Andrew Griffith September 1, 2017

Image for The pendulum swing on government service fees

The pendulum swing on government service fees

by Andrew Griffith May 17, 2017

Image for The Order of Canada and diversity

The Order of Canada and diversity

by Andrew Griffith March 10, 2017

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Diversity in GiC appointments

by Andrew Griffith March 3, 2017

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Diversity in the Senate

by Andrew Griffith February 14, 2017

Image for How do the feds track diversity of appointments?

How do the feds track diversity of appointments?

by Andrew Griffith December 22, 2016

Image for Government appointments and diversity

Government appointments and diversity

by Andrew Griffith December 9, 2016

Image for The impact of citizenship fees on naturalization

The impact of citizenship fees on naturalization

by Andrew Griffith October 12, 2016

Image for Will changes to the <em>Citizenship Act</em> affect the naturalization rate?

Will changes to the Citizenship Act affect the naturalization rate?

by Andrew Griffith September 30, 2016

Image for Integration and multiculturalism: Finding a new metaphor

Social Policy

Integration and multiculturalism: Finding a new metaphor

by Andrew Griffith September 12, 2016

Image for A response to Candice Malcolm’s <em>Losing True North</em>

A response to Candice Malcolm’s Losing True North

by Andrew Griffith July 6, 2016

Image for What should expatriates’ voting rights be?

What should expatriates’ voting rights be?

by Andrew Griffith June 7, 2016

Image for Employment Equity: What the Latest Government Report Tells Us

Employment Equity: What the Latest Government Report Tells Us

by Andrew Griffith May 31, 2016

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Diversity among federal and provincial judges

by Andrew Griffith May 4, 2016

Image for Citizenship Act bill: An overview of what the committee witnesses had to say

Citizenship Act bill: An overview of what the committee witnesses had to say

by Andrew Griffith April 29, 2016

Image for Ethnicity hate crimes down, religious up especially against Muslims

Ethnicity hate crimes down, religious up especially against Muslims

by Andrew Griffith April 25, 2016

Image for Finding a new balance in Canada’s citizenship system

Finding a new balance in Canada’s citizenship system

by Andrew Griffith April 11, 2016

Image for Governor in Council Appointments – 2016 Baseline

Politics

Governor in Council Appointments – 2016 Baseline

by Andrew Griffith March 30, 2016

Image for Diversity and inclusion agenda: Impact on the public service

Diversity and inclusion agenda: Impact on the public service

by Andrew Griffith March 21, 2016

Image for Diversity on parliamentary committees: Does it matter?

Diversity on parliamentary committees: Does it matter?

by Andrew Griffith March 9, 2016

Image for Diversity in political backrooms still lacking

Diversity in political backrooms still lacking

by Andrew Griffith March 8, 2016

Image for Canadian Citizenship: From “Harder to get and easier to lose” to a new balance

Canadian Citizenship: From “Harder to get and easier to lose” to a new balance

by Andrew Griffith March 7, 2016

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Visible Minority Representation in the 2015 Election

by Andrew Griffith March 5, 2016

Image for My take on the Citizenship Act changes: Finding the centre

My take on the Citizenship Act changes: Finding the centre

by Andrew Griffith February 26, 2016

Image for Federal deputy ministers: diversity and inclusion baseline

Federal deputy ministers: diversity and inclusion baseline

by Andrew Griffith January 22, 2016

Image for Mainstreaming multiculturalism: Implementing diversity and inclusion deck

Mainstreaming multiculturalism: Implementing diversity and inclusion deck

by Andrew Griffith January 18, 2016

Image for Senate appointments: Chrétien, Harper diversity records compared

Senate appointments: Chrétien, Harper diversity records compared

by Andrew Griffith January 11, 2016

Image for Implementing diversity and inclusion in Parliament

Implementing diversity and inclusion in Parliament

by Andrew Griffith January 6, 2016

Image for Diversity, inclusion and race lens: the debate

Diversity, inclusion and race lens: the debate

by Andrew Griffith December 14, 2015

Image for Trudeau Cabinet takes diversity, inclusiveness to an unparalleled extent

Trudeau Cabinet takes diversity, inclusiveness to an unparalleled extent

by Andrew Griffith December 8, 2015

Image for Book Review: Robin Higham’s “What Would You Say?… as guest speaker at the next Canadian citizenship ceremony”

Book Review: Robin Higham’s “What Would You Say?… as guest speaker at the next Canadian citizenship ceremony”

by Andrew Griffith December 4, 2015

Image for How America’s Demographic Revolution Reached The Church

How America’s Demographic Revolution Reached The Church

by Andrew Griffith November 26, 2015

Image for IRPP report – Seeing the same Canada? Visible minorities’ views of the federation

IRPP report – Seeing the same Canada? Visible minorities’ views of the federation

by Andrew Griffith November 23, 2015

Image for Ministerial mandate letters: diversity and inclusion agenda and key deliverables

Ministerial mandate letters: diversity and inclusion agenda and key deliverables

by Andrew Griffith November 18, 2015

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Multiculturalism transferred back to Canadian Heritage: impact

by Andrew Griffith November 9, 2015

Image for The new cabinet: greater diversity and inclusion

The new cabinet: greater diversity and inclusion

by Andrew Griffith November 4, 2015

Image for The Conservative legacy on multiculturalism: more cohesion, less inclusion

The Conservative legacy on multiculturalism: more cohesion, less inclusion

by Andrew Griffith October 29, 2015

Image for Making Citizenship “harder to get and easier to lose”

Making Citizenship “harder to get and easier to lose”

by Andrew Griffith October 26, 2015

Image for Seeing red: visible minority vote flocks to Liberals

Seeing red: visible minority vote flocks to Liberals

by Andrew Griffith October 23, 2015

Image for Visible Minority Candidates in the 2015 Election: Making Progress

Visible Minority Candidates in the 2015 Election: Making Progress

by Andrew Griffith October 17, 2015

Image for Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote – Deck Presentation

Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote – Deck Presentation

by Andrew Griffith October 14, 2015

Image for Party Platforms: Citizenship and Immigration Election 2015

Party Platforms: Citizenship and Immigration Election 2015

by Andrew Griffith October 13, 2015

Image for Citizenship: Getting the Balance Right

Citizenship: Getting the Balance Right

by Andrew Griffith October 6, 2015

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Social Policy

Religious Minorities in the Public Service

by Andrew Griffith October 2, 2015

Image for Multiculturalism: Getting the Balance Right

Multiculturalism: Getting the Balance Right

by Andrew Griffith September 28, 2015

Image for Visible and Religious Minorities – 2015 Election – Top Ridings

Visible and Religious Minorities – 2015 Election – Top Ridings

by Andrew Griffith September 25, 2015

Image for Employment Equity: What the Data Shows

Employment Equity: What the Data Shows

by Andrew Griffith September 24, 2015

Image for Declining Citizenship: What CIC Operational Data Shows

Declining Citizenship: What CIC Operational Data Shows

by Andrew Griffith September 23, 2015

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Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote

by Andrew Griffith September 22, 2015