The Canadian Multiculturalism Act

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The Canadian Multiculturalism Act it became law in 1988

Themes in the Canadian Multiculturalism Act Diversity · Cultural and racial diversity of Canada · Preservation, enhancement and sharing of cultural heritage · Respecting and valuing diversity · Promote reflection and expression of culture · Languages

Problems with multiculturalism preserving languages and cultures may also result in division, isolation and keeping people apart the policy maybe symbolic in expressing good ideas, but in practice is rather limited and ineffective inequalities resulting from capitalism may not be dealt with by multicultural policy

Bibliographical Resources Bibby, Reginald, Mosaic Madness: Pluralism Without a Cause, Toronto, Stoddart, 1990. Burnet Jean R. and Howard Palmer, "Coming Canadians" An Introduction to a History of Canada's Peoples, Ottawa, Ministry of Supply and Services, 1988. Mark Charlton and Paul Baker, Contemporary Political Issues, second edition, Scarborough, Nelson Canada, 1994, p. 26). Gingrich, Paul and Christopher J. Fries, "A 'Great' Large Family: Understandings of Multiculturalism Among Newcomers to Canada," paper presented to the National Symposium on Immigration and Integration: New Challenges, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 27, 1996.

other themes of the Act Equality · Equal treatment and equal protection for all · Full and equitable participation · Equal opportunity for employment and advancement in government

Harmony · Respect, recognition and appreciation · Understanding

Resource · · Creativity · Contribution to Canadian society · Make use of language skill and cultural understanding · Value diversity