Electing a Diverse Canada

Electing a Diverse Canada is a "must read" and a potential classic in its field. Demographic profiles of individual cities and their elected representatives are compiled and analyzed by scholars with intimate knowledge of local politics. A unifying focus and methodology (including a common survey) provide powerful tools for understanding the general patterns of minority representation in Canada and its unique features in our major urban centres.
- Linda Gerber, co-author of Sociology (6th edition)
Electing a Diverse Canada presents the most extensive analysis to date of the electoral representation of immigrants, minorities, and women in Canada. Covering eleven cities as well as Canada's Parliament, it breaks new ground by assessing the representation of diverse identity groups across multiple levels of government. Electoral representation is an important indicator of a democracy's health, and this book not only provides a baseline for future research but also outlines the key challenges facing Canadian democracy.
Caroline Andrew is a professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. John Biles is the Director of Partnerships and Knowledge Transfer for Metropolis. Myer Siemiatycki is a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. Erin Tolley is the Director of International Projects for Metropolis and a PhD candidate in Political Studies at Queen's University.
Contributors: Caroline Andrew, John Biles, Karen Bird, Jerome H. Black, Irene Bloemraad, Michael Caverhill, Joseph Garcea, Karen Bridget Murray, Brenda O'Neill, Carolle Simard, Shannon Sampert, Myer Siemiatycki, Erin Tolley, Jared J. Wesley.

Caroline Andrew is a professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. John Biles is the Director of Partnerships and Knowledge Transfer for Metropolis. Myer Siemiatycki is a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. Erin Tolley is the Director of International Projects for Metropolis.
Contributors: Caroline Andrew, John Biles, Karen Bird, Jerome H. Black, Irene Bloemraad, Michael Caverhill, Joseph Garcea, Karen Bridget Murray, Brenda O'Neill, Carolle Simard, Shannon Sampert, Myer Siemiatycki, Erin Tolley, Jared J. Wesley.

"Electing a Diverse Canada is a "must read" and a potential classic in its field. Demographic profiles of individual cities and their elected representatives are compiled and analyzed by scholars with intimate knowledge of local politics. A unifying focus and methodology... provide powerful tools for understanding the general patterns of minority representation in Canada and its unique features in our major urban centres. - Linda Gerber, co-author of Sociology"