ABSTRACT
Throughout Canada's history of nation building, immigration has been an important contributor to economic growth. This chapter explores the dominant diversity discourses of corporate Canada. It focuses on how are immigrant women constructed within this discourse. The chapter also explore voices of the 'Other' (Muslim women) that are typically erased from corporate texts, in order to reveal the counter-discourses. It provides a contextual overview of the Muslim population in Canada. The chapter highlights the relevant literature on the discourses of diversity and difference as well as constructions of Muslim women, locating the gaps and building the case for this research project. It provides an overview of our study, analytical framework and research design. The chapter offers reflections for revisioning change with practical recommendations and considerations for human resource mananagement (HRM) practitioners. The discourse of multiculturalism is also particularly evident in the Canadian context and linked to diversity.
