Andrew Griffith

Andrew Griffith is a fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Environics Institute. He was director general of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (now Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). The author of Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism (2013), he blogs at Multiculturalism Meanderings.

Articles by this author

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

Increasing immigration to boost population? Not so fast.

by Andrew Griffith May 20, 2021

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Social Policy

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

by Andrew Griffith April 22, 2021

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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

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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

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How does ethnic media campaign coverage differ?

by Andrew Griffith October 2, 2019

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Citizenship policy challenges the next government will face

by Andrew Griffith June 20, 2019

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Taking stock of Ottawa’s diversity promises

by Andrew Griffith March 25, 2019

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Hospital stats show birth tourism rising in major cities

by Andrew Griffith November 22, 2018

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A new perspective on immigrants’ economic outcomes in Canada

by Andrew Griffith October 31, 2018

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Global Affairs

What the previous government learned about birth tourism

by Andrew Griffith August 28, 2018

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We can have open, respectful debates on immigration

by Andrew Griffith July 20, 2018

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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

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What the census tells us about citizenship

by Andrew Griffith March 20, 2018

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Indigenous voters and the 2019 election

by Andrew Griffith February 1, 2018

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The growing diversity within federal ridings

by Andrew Griffith December 15, 2017

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Is Canada’s population too small?

by Andrew Griffith November 3, 2017

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Diversity in the public service’s executive ranks

by Andrew Griffith October 16, 2017

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How to debate immigration issues in Canada

by Andrew Griffith September 1, 2017

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The pendulum swing on government service fees

by Andrew Griffith May 17, 2017

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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

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How do the feds track diversity of appointments?

by Andrew Griffith December 22, 2016

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Government appointments and diversity

by Andrew Griffith December 9, 2016

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The impact of citizenship fees on naturalization

by Andrew Griffith October 12, 2016

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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

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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

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

by Andrew Griffith April 29, 2016

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Ethnicity hate crimes down, religious up especially against Muslims

by Andrew Griffith April 25, 2016

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Finding a new balance in Canada’s citizenship system

by Andrew Griffith April 11, 2016

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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

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Diversity in political backrooms still lacking

by Andrew Griffith March 8, 2016

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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

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Federal deputy ministers: diversity and inclusion baseline

by Andrew Griffith January 22, 2016

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Mainstreaming multiculturalism: Implementing diversity and inclusion deck

by Andrew Griffith January 18, 2016

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Senate appointments: Chrétien, Harper diversity records compared

by Andrew Griffith January 11, 2016

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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

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Trudeau Cabinet takes diversity, inclusiveness to an unparalleled extent

by Andrew Griffith December 8, 2015

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

by Andrew Griffith December 4, 2015

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How America’s Demographic Revolution Reached The Church

by Andrew Griffith November 26, 2015

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

by Andrew Griffith November 23, 2015

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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

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The new cabinet: greater diversity and inclusion

by Andrew Griffith November 4, 2015

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The Conservative legacy on multiculturalism: more cohesion, less inclusion

by Andrew Griffith October 29, 2015

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Making Citizenship “harder to get and easier to lose”

by Andrew Griffith October 26, 2015

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Seeing red: visible minority vote flocks to Liberals

by Andrew Griffith October 23, 2015

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Visible Minority Candidates in the 2015 Election: Making Progress

by Andrew Griffith October 17, 2015

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Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote – Deck Presentation

by Andrew Griffith October 14, 2015

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Party Platforms: Citizenship and Immigration Election 2015

by Andrew Griffith October 13, 2015

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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

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Multiculturalism: Getting the Balance Right

by Andrew Griffith September 28, 2015

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Visible and Religious Minorities – 2015 Election – Top Ridings

by Andrew Griffith September 25, 2015

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Employment Equity: What the Data Shows

by Andrew Griffith September 24, 2015

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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