jan 1, 1971 - The federal government officially adopts a policy of multiculturalism.

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The federal government, under Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, declared in 1971 that Canada would adopt multicultural policy.[1]Canada would recognize and respect its society included diversity in languages, customs, religions, and so on. In 1982 multiculturalism was recognized by section 27 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.] The Canadian Multiculturalism Act was then enacted by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.[4]