Canadian Leaders Call for Unity and Civility Amid Rising Division and Toxic Politics
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Dozens of Canadian leaders published an open letter calling for more civil public discourse and less division in Canada.
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They argue many Canadians now fear identity-based aggression and overt hatred related to global and domestic issues.
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The letter makes 8 recommendations for politicians to address hate's root causes, speak against division, research tensions, confront hate, strengthen intercultural skills, review laws, and lead by example.
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An expert said decorum in government has been deteriorating as politicians prioritize partisanship over healthy debate on citizen issues.
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A former politician said Canada's traditional civility is threatened by anger, aggression and toxic politics seeping from the United States and Canada must take action.