PrintCanadian Multiculturalism Day
Date Shared:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 10:47
Countries and areas:
Canada
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Contributors:
Member States
Chairmanship:
Germany-Morocco 2017-2018
Geographical Relevance:
National
Summary:
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate Canada's diversity and its commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society.
On November 13, 2002, the Government of Canada, by Royal Proclamation, designated June 27 of each year as Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
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For more information:
GFMD Source:
GFMD 2017 - Summit Meeting - RT 3.2 - "Strengthening cooperation – Enabling Civil Society Contributions in Migrant Integration"