Question 2 Respected world-wide as a model of tolerance, Canada created its multiculturalism policy during its confederation in 1867. False. Canada's Multiculturalism policy was introduced in Parliament in 1971. It became legislation as the Multiculturalism Act, which was unanimously passed in 1988. The Multiculturalism Act states in its preamble that its purpose is "to preserve and enhance the multicultural heritage of Canadians while working to achieve the equality of all Canadians in economic, social, cultural and political life of Canada. Next Top of Page