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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
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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 • What does it say? • What are the assumptions? • If this is the solution, what • were the problems? • 4. What is controversial about this program?
Multiculturalism as policy… Canada has outgrown the concept of official multiculturalism and therefore, the 1988 Multiculturalism Act should be rescinded.