Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Are Identity Politics Dividing Canadians?

Do our identity labels unite us in addressing legitimate inequalities, or are they fundamentally divisive?

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Ryan Painter
May 22, 2025
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In a recent statement, Burnaby East MLA Rohini Arora appeared to have reignited debates about the role of identity politics in Canadian society. Arora’s speech advocated for non-Indigenous Canadians to identify as "settlers," "uninvited guests," or even "colonizers," arguing these terms acknowledge historical injustices and support reconciliation effort…

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