ARCHIVED – Annual Report on the Operation of The Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2006–2007
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Sharon Huang – Age 15
Richmond,
British Columbia
Foreword
Multiculturalism was enshrined as a fundamental value of Canadian society and the Government of Canada with the proclamation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1988. The Act requires all federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations to implement the Multiculturalism Policy and ensure their programs, policies and services respond to the needs of Canadians of all backgrounds. Under the Act, federal institutions are also expected to report annually on activities they have undertaken to preserve and advance the objectives of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
This document reports to Canadians on the progress these institutions made in 2006–07. The report is divided into 2 main parts:
“Industry and commerce may bring wealth to a country, but the character of a nation is formed by other factors. Race, language, religion, culture and tradition all have some contribution to make, and when I think of the diversity of these factors in Canada today and the achievements that have grown from their union, I feel proud and happy to be Queen of such a nation.”
Queen Elizabeth II, October 13th 1957, Thanksgiving Day Broadcast on CBC Radio and Television
Part I highlights the main achievements of the Multiculturalism Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage and describes how the program advances the principles of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act and supports federal institutions in their efforts to apply the Act.
Part II describes achievements and challenges as federal institutions endeavour to implement the principles of the Act and provides an overview of various initiatives undertaken across federal institutions to implement the Canadian Multiculturalism Act through policies, programs and services.
“If I have helped you feel proud of being Canadian, if I have reminded you of the strength which comes from unity and if I have helped draw your attention to the bright vision of the years ahead, I shall feel well satisfied, because I believe with all conviction that this country can look forward to a glorious future.”
Queen Elizabeth II, 1959, Speech on departing Canada after an extensive cross–country tour
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