the multiculturalism policy of canada was passed in the 1970s and 1980s.
the multiculturalism policy of canada was passed in the 1970s and 1980s.
when was the multiculturalism policy of canada passed?
1970s and 1980s
in 1971 canada became the first country to introduce a multiculturalism policy. by 1988, the policy became an act of parliament known as the multiculturalism act. the act proclaimed the federal governments policy to recognize the diversity of cultures in canadian society. it also provided the overall framework for management of ethnocultural and racial diversity in canada. similarly the broadcasting act of 1991 asserts the canadian broadcasting system should reflect the diversity of cultures in the country.
multicultural media in canada
all ten of canada's provinces have some form of multiculturalism policy. at present, six of the ten provinces – british columbia, alberta, saskatchewan, manitoba, quebec, and nova scotia – have enacted multiculturalism legislation. in eight provinces – british columbia, alberta, saskatchewan, manitoba, quebec, new brunswick, prince edward island, and nova scotia – a multiculturalism advisory council reports to the minister responsible for multiculturalism. in alberta, the alberta human rights commission performs the role of multiculturalism advisory council. in nova scotia, the act is implemented by both a cabinet committee on multiculturalism and advisory councils. ontario has an official multicultural policy and the ministry of citizenship and immigration is responsible for promoting social inclusion, civic and community engagement and recognition. the government of newfoundland and labrador launched the province’s policy on multiculturalism in 2008 and the minister of advanced education and skills leads its implementation.
multiculturalism in canada