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oct 8, 1971 - Canadian Multiculturalism Policy

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In a statement to the House of Commons on 8 October 1971, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy. Multiculturalism was intended to preserve the cultural freedom of all individuals and provide recognition of the cultural contributions of diverse ethnic groups to Canadian society.

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Date:

oct 8, 1971
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~ 53 years ago