Multiculturalism in Canada

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Multiculturalism in Canada Ms. Campbell

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

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

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

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

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

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