Andrew Griffith Email and Phone Number

Andrew Griffith is the author of Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote, providing an integrated view of how well multiculturalism is working, Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism, describing the relationship between the bureaucratic and political levels and "Because it's 2015..." Implementing Diversity and Inclusion, analyzing the election results and political appointments. He regularly comments on citizenship, multiculturalism and related issues, in this blog and the media.With an an extensive review of the available data from Statistics Canada, IRCC operational statistics, employment equity and other sources, Multiculturalism in Canada provides an integrated view covering economic outcomes, social indicators, and political and public service participation. Andrew was the former Director General - Citizenship and Multiculturalism Branch, Citizenship and Immigration Canada. His 30 year career within the public service of Canada also includes assignments with Service Canada, Industry Canada, Privy Council Office, and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, with foreign postings in Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Geneva (World Trade Organization) and Los Angeles.His government publications include From a Trading Nation to a Nation of Traders: Toward a Second Century of Canadian Trade Development and Market Access and Environmental Protection: A Negotiator’s Point of View. He has received a number of awards for his government service, including the Public Service Award (2007 and 2010), and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012).Andrew has also written Living with Cancer: A Journey, recounting his recent experience with cancer, in addition to contributing to MD Anderson’s Cancerwise.Andrew is a fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Environics Institute.Andrew lives in Ottawa and is married with two adult children.For article and commentary list: https://multiculturalmeanderings.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/articles-and-commentary-griffith-till-june-2020.pdf For media citations: https://multiculturalmeanderings.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/media-citations-andrew-griffith.pdf