Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2008-2009

Promoting Integration

Table of contents

Foreword by the Minister

Introduction

Part I: The multiculturalism program 2008–2009

1. Promoting economic, social and cultural integration
2. Supporting federal institutions
3. Promoting multiculturalism abroad
4. The way forward

Part II: Implementation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act across federal institutions

1. Key achievements
2. Key challenges identified by federal institutions
3. Partnerships and consultations
4. Promoting intercultural understanding and embracing diversity
5. Education and outreach
6. Reflecting Canada’s multicultural reality in federal institutions
7. Developing a multicultural work force
8. Research and dissemination

Federal institutions that provided a submission

 

This Citizenship and Immigration Canada publication constitutes a report to Parliament on the implementation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in federal institutions.

Any explanation of the Act’s provisions is meant for clarification and should not be taken as legal interpretations of the Act.

This report is available in alternative media formats upon request.

To obtain copies, please contact:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Distribution Services
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1
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© Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2010
Catalogue No. Ci95-1/2009
ISBN 978-1-100-51135-1
C&I-1042-12-09