Asked by Hanna Williams on May 16, 2024

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What happened in the expansionist stage of multiculturalism in Canada?

A) Multiculturalism was formally recognized and institutionalized as law.
B) Multiculturalism was the government's attempt to create a binational country.
C) Multiculturalism was the government's response to increases in immigration.
D) Multiculturalism was an attempt to incorporate visible minorities through policies.

Expansionist Stage

A phase in the development of a country or empire during which it seeks to increase its size and influence by acquiring new territories.

Multiculturalism

A social and political approach that recognizes, celebrates, and promotes the diversity of cultural traditions and practices within a society.

Institutionalized

Placed in or confined to a residential institution.

  • Gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and historical growth of multiculturalism in Canada.
  • Identify and describe the characteristics of Canada's multicultural policy and its impact on society.
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Ammar Al-GazwiMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
During the expansionist stage of multiculturalism in Canada, multiculturalism was formally recognized and institutionalized as law through the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1988. This legislation provided a framework for government policy on multiculturalism and recognized that multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian identity.