A society is said to be multicultural if it contains a variety of cultural or ethnic groups, such as in Canada. The philosophy of interculturalism in Quebec, however, is based on the notion that the francization and secularization of the larger society are necessary for achieving equality between the various cultures there. In other words, diversity is highly encouraged, but only if it fits within the parameters that make French the official language. Therefore, when comparing Canada's multiculturalism and Quebec's interculturalism, we recognize that interculturalism aims to integrate…