Multiculturalism Policy Of 1971 And Its Effect On Canada

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"It should not, therefore, be expected that this kind of nation this Canada, should project itself as a mirror image of the United States" (ED FINN,2015 pg.14). The effect that the Multiculturalism Policy of 1971 had on Canada was a defining moment in our history. It showed equality and diversity in our everyday society. Multiculturalism is the presence or support of multiple ethnic and cultural groups that are distinct in a society. This policy was enacted by the Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, to preserve the rights of all Canadians. It stated that the purpose of this policy was to “Recognize the existence of communities whose members share a common origin and their historic contribution to Canadian society.” (Seth N. Asumah,