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Multiculturalism…. Multiculturalism as policy… As a concept, replacing biculturalism (but NOT bilingualism) Pet project of PET 4 objectives of policy: A ssist cultural groups to carry on own cultural practices and activities O vercome barriers to participation in Canadian life - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Multiculturalism as policy…• As a concept, replacing biculturalism (but NOT bilingualism)• Pet project of PET• 4 objectives of policy:• Assist cultural groups to carry on own cultural
practices and activities• Overcome barriers to participation in Canadian life• Promote relations between all cultural groups• Assist immigrants to learn French/English
Multiculturalism as policy…• 1988 Multiculturalism Act
1. What does it say?2. What are the assumptions?3. If this is the solution, what were the problems?4. What is controversial about this program?
Multiculturalism as policy…
Multiculturalism as policy…
Canada has outgrown the concept of official multiculturalism and therefore, the 1988 Multiculturalism Act should be rescinded.
