What formed the original basis of Canada's multiculturalism?

A) government attempts at a binational country
B) government attempts at a bilingual country
C) increasing in immigration
D) affirmative action and employment equity laws in the United States

Multiculturalism

A concept often used in different ways. It can refer to the demographic reality that we are a multicultural society made up of ethnoculturally and racially diverse groups of people. Multiculturalism can also refer to an ideology that uses ethnocultural and racial diversity and equity as its framework and a mosaic as its metaphor. It may also refer to formal policy and initiatives.

Bilingual Country

A country where two languages are officially recognized and widely used in government, education, and daily life.

Binational Country

A sovereign state that is recognized as having two distinct nationalities within its population or governance.