Canada’s Multiculturalism

Canada’s Multiculturalism

Canada’s history has produced a culture that, in its broadest sense, is a mixture of British, French, and American influences. Canada’s native peoples and immigrant groups have added to the mix, creating a cultural diversity that the country considers a national asset. In 1971 the federal government adopted an official policy of multiculturalism, and through various funding arrangements it encourages ethnic communities to keep alive their languages and cultural traditions.