Critique of Multiculturalism in Canada and Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora

What is it about?

This article examines how the definition of multiculturalism can lead to the development of suspect minority groups. Specifically, this article focuses on how the conceptualization of multiculturalism as used by the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora in Canada leads to political engagement in homeland politics, which is then perceived by the larger Canadian population as being disloyal to their Canadian identities. The article argues the importance of ensuring immigrant and non-immigrant populations in Canada have a collective understanding of what it means to be multicultural.

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Why is it important?

This article deepens the debate on multicultural politics in Canada by connecting this topic to that of suspect minorities and dual loyalties.