Marginalization in Canada: How Systemic Exclusion Impacts Immigrant and Minority Communities
Marginalization is the systematic exclusion of individuals or groups from full participation in social, economic, and political life, a reality that affects millions of Canadians despite our nation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. In practical terms, it means being pushed to the edges of society, where voices go unheard, opportunities remain out of reach, and contributions are undervalued or ignored.
Canada’s demographic landscape is transforming rapidly. By 2031, nearly 40 percent of children under the age of one will belong to a visible minority group, and the country could be home to 14.4 million people in visible minority communities. That’s a dramatic…
