Multicultural policy in Canada: A social psychological analysis.

Abstract
It is proposed that social psychologists in Canada have an important role to play in policy analysis and evaluation. The Multiculturalism Policy of the Federal Government is proposed as 1 policy area for which social psychological theory and research may be particularly relevant. The policy is outlined and a number of social psychological issues and assumption in the policy are identified. Relevant theory and research are reviewed, those aspects of the policy which are supported, those which are questioned and those which require further research are noted. Generally, the policy seems to be supported by theory and empirical findings, but possible countereffects need to be guarded against. Long-term programmatic research is required in social policy areas if social psychological are to make a useful contribution.

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