Report on Multiculturalism

Last updated on June 10, 2024

The annual Report on Multiculturalism makes sure public services, programs and initiatives are culturally sensitive, relevant and accessible and that the B.C. Public Service reflects the diverse population it serves.

Reporting requirements

In 2018, the Province celebrated the 25th anniversary of British Columbia’s Multiculturalism Act (the Act). The Act directs the Government of British Columbia to preserve and enhance multiculturalism by promoting cross cultural understanding and recognizing that the diversity of British Columbians as regards race, cultural heritage, religion, ethnicity, ancestry and place of origin is a fundamental characteristic of the society of British Columbia that enriches the lives of all British Columbians.

The Act commits ministries and Crown corporations to implement services, programs and policies in a manner that is sensitive and responsive to the multicultural reality of British Columbia and to report on their progress through the Annual Report on Multiculturalism.

2023/2024 report

The 2023/2024 Report on Multiculturalism will be released November 2024.

2022/2023 report

The 2022/2023 Report on Multiculturalism (PDF, 4.6 MB) highlights the wide breadth of initiatives that government undertook between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. The report is presented in two parts:

Part One is a summary of achievements specifically related to the promotion of multiculturalism in 2022/2023. These efforts were primarily led by the Ministry of Attorney General that had lead responsibility for multiculturalism and the administration of the Multiculturalism Act during this time period
Part Two is a summary of how all ministries and Crown corporations in British Columbia met their obligations under the Multiculturalism Act in 2022/2023. This section highlights leading practices, policies, programs, and services implemented across government aimed at supporting the values and principles of the Multiculturalism Act

Past reports

Contact information

Email
multiculturalism@gov.bc.ca

Email
resiliencebc@vircs.bc.ca

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