Charter of Values: where do you stand?

Western countries have developed a variety of approaches to religious diversity. From multiculturalism in Canada to France's ban on outward expressions of faith in public schools, policies on religious symbols and practices are hotly debated in today's increasingly global societies.
Should governments take a strong stand requiring minorities to abandon traditions deemed incompatible with western values? Or is integration a two-way street where the host society encourages newcomers to keep their culture while inviting them to embrace shared values?
The range of policies on religious diversity and integration shed light on the controversy surrounding the proposed Charter of Quebec Values.
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Sweden is renowned for its openness to diversity, earning a perfect score of 100 from the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) for ensuring equal opportunities to newcomers.
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