Table 4: Contrasting Ministerial Messaging 2003-04 and 2011-12
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2003-04 Liberal: Minister Chan |
2011-12 Conservative: Minister Kenney |
| Embracing and managing diversity is a distinguishing characteristic | Participation of all Canadians, not just newcomers |
| Combat discrimination, promote cross-cultural understanding, and make Canadian institutions more representative | Deepen understanding of the values, history, institutions, rights, and responsibilities that unite us as Canadians |
| Contribute to the continuing evolution of our country | Intercultural and interfaith understanding, shared values, civic pride, and our commitment to a peacefully pluralistic society |
| Data collection and research programs | Inter-Action and Community Historical Recognition |
| More inclusive society | Black History Month and role in War of 1812 |
| Charter of Rights and Freedoms | Upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Canadian Chairmanship |
| Equality of opportunity | Engage governmental and community partners. |
| Diversity as a source of strength and innovation | |
| Economy, culture, and society benefit when Canadians of diverse backgrounds share talents, perspectives, and experience | |
| Way of life … value at the heart of our collective identity | |
| Belief that diversity is synonymous with success, prosperity and the future. |
Multicultural Meanderings 