1. Multiculturalism in Canada
Ms. Campbell

2. Immigration and multiculturalism
After World War One Canada had a restrictive immigration policy
Europeans were favoured
Immigrants of other origins were limited by the government

3. Immigration and multiculturalism
In 1967 immigration in Canada became officially “colour blind”
A point system based on education and employment prospects was introduced
In 1976 immigration policy was changed to allow family members of immigrants to come to Canada

4. Immigration and multiculturalism
In 1971 Trudeau introduced an official policy of multiculturalism
To express and share cultures
To promote respect for all cultures

5. Multiculturalism becomes an issue
In 1988 the Department of Multiculturalism and Citizenship was formed to promote multiculturalism

6. Multiculturalism becomes an issue
BUT: Not everyone in Canada agrees with multiculturalism
Some think it prevents having a unified Canadian identity
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