Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Which statement best describes the Canadian government's approach to multiculturalism?
- ○Immigrants are required to abandon their cultural heritage to integrate
- ✓Canada celebrates and preserves cultural diversity as a fundamental characteristic of society
- ○Only the cultures of French and English founding peoples are officially recognized
- ○Cultural practices are protected only if they existed before 1982
Correct answer
Canada celebrates and preserves cultural diversity as a fundamental characteristic of society
Canada's Multiculturalism Act (1988) enshrines the policy of celebrating and preserving cultural diversity, recognizing that Canada's strength comes from its multicultural heritage.
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