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What is the Canadian Multiculturalism Act?
- A law establishing immigration quotas by country of origin
- A provincial law protecting minority language rights
- A 1988 federal law making Canada the first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy
- A law requiring all immigrants to learn both official languages
Why this is the correct answer
Canada became the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official national policy when the federal government passed the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1988. The Act affirms the value of Canada's cultural diversity and commits the government to promoting the full and equitable participation of all Canadians regardless of their origins. It built on Pierre Trudeau's 1971 multiculturalism policy statement.