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Perspectives of Canadians of Diverse Backgrounds on Linguistic Duality—Discussion Forum held in Toronto, October 26, 2007

 

 

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Summary 

Background

Forum Objectives
Methodology
Participants Profile
Presentation of the Report

Part 1: Discussion framework

1.1 A vision of cultural diversity and linguistic duality
1.2 An historical overview of linguistic duality and cultural diversity

Part 2: Workshop results

2.1 Linguistic duality, cultural diversity and the changing Canadian identity
2.2 The day-to-day interaction of linguistic duality and cultural diversity: What are the issues and what should we do?

Part 3: Analysis and evaluation of forum results

Conclusion

Appendix 1: Discussion forum program

Appendix 2: List of participants and workshop groups

Appendix 3: Opening address, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson