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To me, the 'too Asian?' controversy is unwarranted

I must admit that I learned about the criticism of the "Too Asian?" article in Maclean's before I actually read it. I received emails asking me to write letters of protest to universities that were warning of an "Asian invasion," help with community outreach, and was later invited to two "Youth Coalition Against Maclean's ‘Too Asian'" meeting in Toronto and Waterloo. The Chinese Canadian National Council also condemned the article for fostering an "us versus them" mentality.

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When Asians enroll! (And other tales from meritocracy's margins)

University of Toronto students watching last summer's soccer world cup. Maclean's magazine recently wrote an article critical of the number of Asian students at the university. Photo: noaman/Flickr
Maclean's magazine and others want to define race in Canada. They fail.

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When Asians enroll! (And other tales from meritocracy's margins)
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When Asians enroll! (And other tales from meritocracy's margins)

The myth of meritocracy has been exposed on more than one occasion. Sociologists like Lani Guinier, Stephen McNamee, Robert Miller, and numerous others have pointed out exactly how the promise of meritocracy -- "hard work rewards the deserving" -- is an empty one.

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MacLean's Editor Andrew Coyne in conversation, hosted by Canadians Advocating Political Participation

May 8 2010 - 1:00pm

Location

Libra Room
1608 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
Canada
49° 16' 13.5552" N, 123° 4' 10.4412" W
See map: Google Maps

Andrew Coyne, editor for an obscure magazine known as Maclean's and a man known for having and expressing political opinions, will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by Canadians Advocating Political Participation (CAPP) Vancouver this Saturday. With the aid of Emcee Charles Demers, he will discuss questions regarding participatory democracy, voter engagement and parliamentary accountability with the audience.

Please be warned that the room capacity is 100, so come early, come often. Also be warned that entry is by donation (suggested amount: $5), which will be used to cover costs and organise future events. Food and drink will be available.

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Alberta community astonished to find itself at centre of national controversy

| April 7, 2010

ST. ALBERT, Alberta

People who live in the Edmonton bedroom community of St. Albert -- where a controversy over a planned Habitat for Humanity project has been brewing for weeks -- were shocked to learn over the holiday weekend their local argument had become a national news story.

Residents of St. Albert’s modest Akinsdale neighbourhood were astonished to find themselves portrayed across Canada -- and as far away as the Middle East -- as a bunch of wealthy toffs who didn’t want ordinary working stiffs living on their street.

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