Citizenship Quote by Jason Kenney
“Naheed Nenshi is a friend of mine. We - he - knows how close I am to all of the cultural, ethnic, and religious communities in Canada, particularly his own Ismaili community. By the way, the vast majority of Canadian Muslims, particularly Ismaili Muslims that I know, strongly support our government's reinforcement of the public nature of the public citizenship oath.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Remarks on Citizenship Oath, Canada, 2023
The speaker emphasizes his deep ties to diverse cultural and religious groups, especially the Ismaili community, and notes strong support among Canadian Muslims for a public citizenship oath.
In simple terms: He highlights community connections and broad backing for a public oath.
Key Takeaway
Leverage community relationships to foster inclusive civic values.
Themes
civic engagement
diversity
community trust
Mood
respectful
optimistic
Type
political
persuasive
When to use this quote
- government events
- community meetings
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
social cohesion
public policy
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can public oaths respect both unity and individual diversity?
- What role do community leaders play in shaping civic sentiment?
A Different Perspective
Support may not reflect all viewpoints within Muslim communities.
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