• Canadian Multiculturalism Policy, 1971
    In a statement to the House of Commons on 8 October 1971, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy. Multiculturalism was intended to preserve the cultural freedom of all individuals and provide recognition of the cultural contributions of diverse …
  • Immigration Act, 1976
    The Immigration Act of 1976 represented a significant shift in Canadian immigration legislation. It was the first immigration act to clearly outline the fundamental objectives of Canadian immigration policy, define refugees as a distinct class of immigrants and impose a mandatory responsibility on …
  • Canadian Multiculturalism Act, 1988
    The Canadian Multiculturalism Act of 1988 provided a legislative framework for the official policy of multiculturalism adopted by the government in 1971. The act sought to protect the cultural heritage of Canadians, reduce discrimination and encourage the implementation of multicultural programs …
  • Railway Agreement, 1925
    In September 1925, the Canadian government formalized an agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and the Canadian National Railway (CNR) allowing the railway companies to control the recruitment and settlement of European agriculturalists. The agreement was part of the government’s …
  • Jorgen Willadsen
    Jorgen Willadsen …
  • Antonetta Cotoia DeLuca
    Antonetta Cotoia DeLuca …
  • Giuseppe Marcelli
    Giuseppe Marcelli …
  • Hans Eckart
    Hans Eckart …
  • Giacomo Cicirello
    Giacomo Cicirello …
  • Leo La Vecchia
    Leo La Vecchia …