Multiculturalism Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:appliesTo federal institutions in Canada
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:dateEnacted 1988
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Parliament_of_Canada
gptkbp:goal preserve and enhance multicultural heritage of Canadians
eliminate barriers to participation in Canadian society
assist institutions to be reflective of multicultural diversity
promote full and equitable participation of individuals and communities of all origins in Canadian society
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Multiculturalism Act
gptkbp:legalCitation R.S.C., 1985, c. 24 (4th Supp.)
gptkbp:officialName gptkb:Canadian_Multiculturalism_Act
gptkbp:purpose to recognize and promote the understanding that multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of Canadian society
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Official_Languages_Act
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
gptkbp:section Section 3: Policy of the Government of Canada
Section 8: Annual report to Parliament
Section 5: Minister responsible for multiculturalism
Section 6: Multiculturalism programs and activities
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Brian_Mulroney_government
gptkbp:status in force
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canadian_Heritage
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5