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Multiculturalism in Government

The Multiculturalism and Inclusive Communities Office is responsible for providing leadership in the promotion of multiculturalism and builds anti-racism knowledge and capacity within communities. Programs and initiatives are aligned with British Columbia’s Multiculturalism Act.

The office is a part of the Ministry of Citizens’ Services and Minister responsible for Multiculturalism and the Public Affairs Bureau.

For information about multiculturalism in Canada, visit the multiculturalism web pages on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website and the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.

For information about provincial resources for immigrants and newcomers to British Columbia, visit WelcomeBC.

As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen multiculturalism and eliminate racism in British Columbia, the Province commissioned a scoping review in November, 2008. Promising Practices and New Directions in Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Programming: a scoping review (PDF, 300KB) identified eight emerging and promising practices in multiculturalism and anti-racism programming from several jurisdictions including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. This research has been one of many resources that help inform the design and guidelines of the EmbraceBC initiative.

Promoting Multiculturalism and Eliminating Racism in British Columbia

EmbraceBC encourages a culture of inclusion that accepts and embraces difference by promoting multiculturalism and eliminating racism.

Did you know?

The third week of February is Multiculturalism Week and every year, communities across British Columbia celebrate and share the cultures and traditions of our diverse population.