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In 1971, Canada became one of the first countries to adopt an official multiculturalism policy. It was not until 1988 that it became actual law. Not only did this policy make sure equality was given to all Canadian citizens, Aboriginal rights and Canada’s official languages were also set.

The multiculturalism policy allows citizens to practice their religions and keep their identities without the fear of persecution. As a result, the policy believes that without this fear, Canadians would be more willing to accept different cultures. The policy, therefore, emphasizes a mutual respect between ethnicities and also acceptance of one’s personal beliefs.

This policy guaranteed equality before the law and for pursuing opportunities whether personal, career, or in any other field. This means anyone of any race or ethnic origin is capable of pursuing his or her interests without persecution. Canadian law, as a result, reflects many of these rights and belief as they guaranteed to all men and women. All of these rights are also stated in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is part of the Canadian Constitution.

The Canadian Multiculturalism Act has two fundamental principles :
 * All citizens are equal and have the freedom to preserve, enhance and share their cultural heritage.
 * Multiculturalism promotes the full and equitable participation of individuals and communities of all origins in all aspects of Canadian society.

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) is in charge of making sure the multiculturalism policy is implemented to its fullest and it also reports on the initiatives that it is pushing for. There are many roles within the Parole Board of Canada but the Executive Director is appointed the Multiculturalism Champion. This positions includes the rights for supporting, encouraging, promoting and endorsing activities that :
 * Ensure that Canadians of all origins have an equal opportunity to obtain employment at PBC;
 * Enhance the ability of all individuals and communities of all origins to contribute to the continuing evolution of Canada;
 * Enhance the understanding of and respect for the diversity of members of Canadian society;
 * Are sensitive and responsive to the multicultural reality of Canada, and
 * Make use of the language skills and cultural understanding of individuals of all origins.

The policies of the Parole Board of Canada is ushered by the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA). This act deals with the creation of the use of the Parole Board Canada’s policies and programs. The PBC attempts to emphasize diversity in Canada in different ways. Every PBC region works with its partner organization, the Correctional Service of Canada, on Regional Ethnocultural Advisory Committees. It also participates on a national level in the National Ethnocultural Advisory Committee (NEAC). Both of these committees help ensure that diversity and acceptance of all ethnicities are emphasized to their fullest on a regular basis. Along side these duties, they also deal with issues and problems regarding ethnocultural diversity in Canada.

The PBC also celebrates many events which help promote awareness about Canadian diversity in society and the committee also uses these events to promote diversity. Events may include cultural demonstrations, speakers, fouls, and much more during certain periods of the year. For example, Black History Month helps promote the history of Black Americans by revisiting crucial parts of history. The PBC, as a result, helps promote cultural diversity in conjunction with the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.