Federalism and the Welfare State in a Multicultural WorldUntil the 1990s social policy played an integrative role in Canada, providing a counter narrative to claims that federalism and diversity undermine the potential of social policy. Today, however, the Canadian model is under strain, reflecting changes in both the welfare state and the immigration citizenship multiculturalism regime. Federalism and the Welfare State in a Multicultural World illustrates that there are clear trends that, if unchecked, may