What commission did Pearson introduce in his tenure?
The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Commission on End of Life Care
The Commission on Public Infrastructure
Answer
In 1963, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson introduced The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism. The commission was created to address concerns that Canada was becoming increasingly divided between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians. The commission recommended that Canada become officially bilingual and that the federal government take steps to promote multiculturalism.
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