Political Science · Political Theory
In which year did Canada officially adopt multiculturalism as part of public policy?
A1965
B1970
C1971 ✓ Correct
D1980
Correct answer: (C) 1971 — Canada officially adopted multiculturalism as policy in 1971, so the answer is 1971.
Explanation
★Canada officially adopted multiculturalism as policy in 1971, so the answer is 1971.
★Under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Canada became the first country to make it official policy.
★The aim was to preserve cultural freedom and respect the heritage of all communities.
★It recognised that Canada had two official languages but no single official culture.
★The policy was later strengthened by the Canadian Multiculturalism Act of 1988.
★Canada thus became the model of state sponsored multiculturalism.
★The other years given do not match this landmark policy decision.
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