Question 389

According to the guide, what was a significant demographic reality by the 1960s that provided a new impetus for the idea of multiculturalism in Canada?

  1. AOne-third of Canadians had non-British/French origins
  2. BThe creation of La Francophonie
  3. CThe arrival of 37,000 Hungarian refugees
  4. DThe passing of the Official Languages Act
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) One-third of Canadians had non-British/French origins

Explanation

The guide explains that the idea of multiculturalism gained new momentum in the 1960s because by that time, one-third of Canadians had origins that were neither British nor French, and they took pride in preserving their distinct cultures within the Canadian fabric.

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