Canadian Multiculturalism Act
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The Canadian Multiculturalism Act is a federal law that affirms and promotes the cultural diversity of Canada’s population, recognizing the rights and contributions of various ethnic and racial communities, including Black Canadians.
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Target entity: Canadian Multiculturalism Act Context triple: [Black Canadians, recognizedBy, Canadian Multiculturalism Act]
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Canadian Bill of Rights
The Canadian Bill of Rights is a federal statute enacted in 1960 that was Canada’s first attempt to protect fundamental human rights and freedoms at the national level, preceding the later constitutional Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Constitution Act, 1982
The Constitution Act, 1982 is a cornerstone of Canada’s constitutional framework that patriated the Constitution from the United Kingdom, entrenched the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and established formal amendment procedures.
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Meech Lake Accord
The Meech Lake Accord was a failed set of Canadian constitutional amendments from the late 1980s that sought to persuade Quebec to formally endorse the Constitution by recognizing it as a "distinct society" and adjusting federal-provincial powers.
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Official Languages Act 2003
The Official Languages Act 2003 is an Irish law that strengthens the status and use of the Irish language in public administration and services, particularly impacting Irish-speaking Gaeltacht regions.
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Indian Act
The Indian Act is a Canadian federal law that has long governed and controlled many aspects of First Nations peoples’ lives, including their status, lands, and governance.
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Target entity: Canadian Multiculturalism Act Target entity description: The Canadian Multiculturalism Act is a federal law that affirms and promotes the cultural diversity of Canada’s population, recognizing the rights and contributions of various ethnic and racial communities, including Black Canadians.
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A.
Canadian Bill of Rights
The Canadian Bill of Rights is a federal statute enacted in 1960 that was Canada’s first attempt to protect fundamental human rights and freedoms at the national level, preceding the later constitutional Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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B.
Indigenous Languages Act (Canada)
The Indigenous Languages Act (Canada) is a federal law aimed at supporting, revitalizing, and strengthening Indigenous languages across Canada through recognition, funding, and collaborative governance with Indigenous peoples.
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C.
Constitution Act, 1982
The Constitution Act, 1982 is a cornerstone of Canada’s constitutional framework that patriated the Constitution from the United Kingdom, entrenched the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and established formal amendment procedures.
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D.
Meech Lake Accord
The Meech Lake Accord was a failed set of Canadian constitutional amendments from the late 1980s that sought to persuade Quebec to formally endorse the Constitution by recognizing it as a "distinct society" and adjusting federal-provincial powers.
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E.
Official Languages Act 2003
The Official Languages Act 2003 is an Irish law that strengthens the status and use of the Irish language in public administration and services, particularly impacting Irish-speaking Gaeltacht regions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Canadian federal law
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federal statute ⓘ |
| acknowledges | existence of communities of different origins, languages, and religions in Canada ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
combat discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, or religion
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foster respect for diversity ⓘ promote social cohesion in a multicultural society ⓘ |
| appliesTo | federal institutions of Canada ⓘ |
| basedOn | Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms principles ⓘ |
| cameIntoForceInDecade | 1980s ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| enactedBy | Parliament of Canada ⓘ |
| encourages |
participation of all cultural communities in Canadian institutions
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preservation and enhancement of languages other than English and French, while strengthening the status of the official languages ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Canada ⓘ |
| languageOfText |
English
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French ⓘ |
| legalStatus | in force ⓘ |
| levelOfGovernment | federal ⓘ |
| longTitle |
An Act for the preservation and enhancement of multiculturalism in Canada
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linked to:
Canadian Multiculturalism Act
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| obligates | federal institutions to promote policies sensitive to multicultural reality ⓘ |
| policyArea |
equality rights
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human rights ⓘ multiculturalism ⓘ |
| protects | freedom of individuals to maintain their cultural practices within the law ⓘ |
| purpose |
to assist institutions of the federal government in being responsive to the multicultural reality of Canada
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to preserve and enhance multiculturalism in Canada ⓘ to promote the full and equitable participation of individuals and communities of all origins in the continuing evolution and shaping of Canadian society ⓘ to recognize and promote the understanding that multiculturalism reflects the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society ⓘ to recognize the freedom of all members of Canadian society to preserve, enhance and share their cultural heritage ⓘ |
| recognizes |
contributions of Black Canadians
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contributions of various ethnic communities in Canada ⓘ contributions of various racial communities in Canada ⓘ cultural diversity of Canada ⓘ ethnic diversity of Canada ⓘ racial diversity of Canada ⓘ rights of individuals to preserve and share their cultural heritage ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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Canadian Human Rights Act ⓘ |
| royalAssentDate | 1988-07-21 ⓘ |
| sectionFocus |
federal institutional responsibilities for multiculturalism
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promotion of race relations and cross-cultural understanding ⓘ recognition of multicultural heritage of Canadians ⓘ support for ethnocultural organizations and communities ⓘ |
| shortTitle | Canadian Multiculturalism Act ⓘ |
| supports |
elimination of barriers to full participation in Canadian society
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equality of all Canadians regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, or religion ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1988 ⓘ |
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