Alberta Quote by Jason Kenney
“You go to a lot of small communities in rural Alberta and you'll find a degree of diversity that probably hasn't existed in terms of immigration for a century - you'll find the Filipino grocery store, and the African Pentecostal church and maybe a mosque. Albertans are pro-immigration; they're also pro-integration. In my years in this province I cannot recall more than a handful of expressions of xenophobia or nativism that I've encountered. It's the land of new beginnings and fresh starts - it is rare Albertans who trace their roots here back more than a generation or two.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on Albertan immigration, 2023
Describes Alberta’s diverse, welcoming communities and low xenophobia, highlighting pro‑immigration and integration attitudes.
In simple terms: Alberta is diverse and welcoming.
Key Takeaway
Embrace community diversity.
Themes
immigration
integration
diversity
community
social cohesion
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- community outreach
- cultural festivals
Key Concepts
sociology
regional identity
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can newcomers best integrate?
- What policies support this openness?
A Different Perspective
May ignore isolated incidents of bias.
