According to the textbook, why should initiatives such as employment equity or an efficient system for upgrading foreign credentials be put in place?

A) to increase the verticality of Canada's ethnic mosaic
B) to decrease the verticality of Canada's ethnic mosaic
C) to increase the cyclicality of Canada's ethnic mosaic
D) to decrease the cyclicality of Canada's ethnic mosaic

Employment Equity

Policies and practices aimed at eliminating discrimination and promoting equal opportunities for all job applicants and employees in the workplace.

Ethnic Mosaic

A term often used to describe a society that contains a diverse mix of ethnic groups and cultures, living together but retaining distinct cultural identities, particularly in contrast to a "melting pot."