Unit 8
Social Pluralism, Cultural Politics,
and Heritage

After the 1969 Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism issued its reports, new federal agencies were established to develop policy and programs for cultural development and for the preservation of traditional practices, languages, artifacts, and other material heritage.

Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you should be able to:

1. Define the links between social and cultural policy that have shaped ideas about the functions of heritage resources in Canada.
2. Explain how social goals fit into the strategic overall objectives of Canadian Heritage.
3. Discuss the influence of growing demographic and social diversity on Canadian heritage policy formation.