1. The Canadian Multiculturalism Act
it became law in 1988

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Harmony · Respect, recognition and appreciation · Understanding

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