Charles Taylor and Simon Joli-Barrette

Interculturalism: This new pact with immigrants would be accompanied by a Law on Interculturalism, whatever that means, according to Globe and Mail. Half a dozen years ago, the philosopher Charles Taylor said that interculturalism and multiculturalism are really the same thing; the prevailing Quebec ideology, however, insists that there is some distinction. The CAQ immigration critic, Simon Joli-Barrette, was a little more accommodating, suggesting there could be a second test a year later. Mr. Similarly last month, while foolishly raising alarm over a project for a mosque in Shawinigan, he called for the creation of a new agency that would scrutinize proposed new religious institutions. Legault is invoking the fear of radicalization and preachers who would denigrate fundamental values. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.