Asked by parker mcdaniel on Jul 25, 2024

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Prime Minister King stated in 1947 in the House of Commons that "the people of Canada do not wish as a result of mass immigration to make a fundamental alteration in the character of our population." He was referring to the need for immigrants to Canada to do what?

A) acculturate
B) integrate
C) acclimate
D) assimilate

Fundamental Alteration

A significant change that fundamentally modifies the nature of something, often used in legal and policy contexts to describe changes that affect the essence of a policy, practice, or procedure.

Mass Immigration

The large-scale movement of people from one country to reside in another country, often causing significant demographic and social impacts.

Integrate

The process of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole, commonly used in the context of social, cultural, or system inclusion.

  • Identify strategies for successful long-term integration of immigrants and refugees into Canadian society.
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Brendan O'RourkeJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Prime Minister King's statement suggests that he believed immigrants should assimilate into Canadian culture rather than maintaining their own distinct cultural identities. This aligns with the policy of cultural assimilation that was prominent in Canada during the mid-20th century.