Aga Khan opens Ottawa pluralism centre, and board members blast Trump
OTTAWA — The Aga Khan returned Tuesday to Ottawa to unveil the new headquarters of an international organization that is positioning itself as an antidote of sorts to growing strains of populism and intolerance around the world.
Board members of the Global Centre for Pluralism, including former governor general Adrienne Clarkson, singled out the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House as something that makes the centre’s work even more relevant.
“We have to keep a very careful eye on not only the countries that have a history of turmoil but also on places like the United States, where the rule of law is being flouted by the president,” said Clarkson.
“It is terrifying to see that on a daily basis, and think, how is that going to work out in the end because it’s such an important power — it’s a great country.”