Strategic Framework for
Action
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Joint Letter
from Patrick Wong,
Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services and
Jan Walls, Chair of the Multicultural Advisory Committee
As Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services and Chair for the British Columbia Multicultural Advisory Council
(MAC),  we
are pleased to present, on behalf of the Government of British Columbia and the MAC, the Strategic Framework for Action: A Strategy to
Stimulate Joint Action on Multiculturalism and the Elimination of Racism in British Columbia. The provincial government understands the
importance of cultural diversity in building and sustaining a strong and healthy society. The Strategic Framework offers suggestions
on how various sectors—including the three levels of government, the private sector, non-government organizations and community partners—can
work together to further strengthen and promote multiculturalism.
The Framework will be used as a starting point
at a day-long Dialogue on Multiculturalism to be held February 14,
2005 at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver. Participants
at this event will focus on the future of multiculturalism in British
Columbia, and the role of all sectors in ensuring cultural diversity
is a part of our social and economic fabric. Participants will also
focus on what can be done to raise awareness of the importance and
benefits of multiculturalism and the elimination of racism, and
to articulate a cohesive and shared vision for British Columbians.
We would like to thank the Future Directions Steering
Committee and the Multicultural Advisory Council for their work
on shaping this document. As Minister responsible for immigration
and multicultural services and Chair of the MAC, we will be working
closely with the Council to watch, listen and participate.
We believe that by joining together to strengthen
our commitment to multiculturalism and anti-racism, all British
Columbians will benefit from a better quality of life, a stronger
economy and safer communities.
Sincerely,
Patrick Wong, Minister of State for
Immigration and Multicultural Services
Jan Walls, Chair
Multicultural Advisory Council
October 25, 2006
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