Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2009-2010

Promoting Integration

Table of contents

Foreword from the Minister

Introduction

Combating Anti-Semitism in Canada and Around the World

Part I: The Multiculturalism Program 2009–2010

• 1.1   Promoting Economic, Social and Cultural Integration
• 1.2   Supporting Public Institutions
• 1.3   Promoting Multiculturalism Abroad
• 1.4   Promoting Integration: Complementary Initiatives at the Department of Citizenship and Immigration
• 1.5   The Way Forward

Part II: Implementation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act Across Federal Institutions

• 2.1   Challenges to Implementing the Act
• 2.2   Partnerships
• 2.3   Promoting Intercultural Understanding and Embracing Diversity
• 2.4   Public Education and Outreach Activities
• 2.5   A Diverse and Responsive Work Force
• 2.6   Research and Dissemination Activities

Annex A: Federal Institutions That Provided a Submission

Annex B: Multiculturalism and Government Websites

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
Fax: 613-954-2221
E-mail: Distributionservices-servicesdesdistribution@cic.gc.ca

©Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2011
Catalogue No. Ci95-1/2010
ISBN 978-1-100-52819-9