Chapter 4 Social Studies Flashcards
What is the definition of immigrants?
Someone who has established a home in a country that is not their native country
Immigration affects two things, what are they?
- Quality of life of Canadians
2. People seeking to build a home in Canada
Why do people want to come to Canada?
- The quality of life is very high
2. Canada often offers shelters to refugees
What does IRPA mean?
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
What does IRPA do?
Establishes categories of who can come to Canada and make permanent homes here
What are the objectives of IRPA?
- Pursue social, cultural, economic benefits for everyone
- Respect bilingual/bicultural character of Canada
- Support development of minority language communities
- Reunite Families
- Share benefits of immigration, and support a prosperous economy
- Promotes successful integration of immigrants, while recognizing mutual obligation (requirements) of new immigrants and Canadian society
What is Immigration LAW?
The immigration LAW says who is allowed into Canada
What is Immigration POLICY?
The Immigration POLICY sets the procedures for evaluating Immigrants and says how many people are allowed into Canada each year
What is Canada’s point system?
This is a way for Canada to determine who they will accept as Immigrants
What are some different types of points?
- Language Skill Points
- Education Points
- Work Experience Points
- Age Points
- Arranged Employment in Canada Points
- Adaptability Points
Who is the exception of health factors when entering Canada?
- Refugees
2. Family Class Immigrants
3 Reasons why people would not be allowed to enter Canada (HEALTH)?
- Their current health puts Canadian citizens at risk
- Their condition can endanger the public
- Their health concerns would put a burden on Canada’s health industry
Canada accepts all ———— from all ————–
Individuals, Ethnic Backgrounds
Canada’s point system looks at ———– & ————–
Skills, Education
What is the definition of a Refugee?
A person who seek refuge in another country because of danger/persecution in their home country
What is the United Nations Convention?
Canada had signed and agreed to not decline Refugees where their lives/freedom would be threatened because of their ; race, religion, nationality, membership in specific group/political opinion
What is the Immigration Act of 1976?
Refugees became an official immigration category, and were accepted steadily
What is the Immigration Act of 2002?
The act was updated and was now called IRPA - Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
How does Immigration affect the collective rights of Aboriginal peoples?
- They expect the government to inform them when making decisions that affect them
- Canada and Aboriginal work together and share prosperity
- Challenges can create obstacles for Aboriginals
What is the Provincial Nomination Program?
This program lets provinces control some aspects of Immigration in Canada. They can nominate a percentage of immigrants that Canada selects. This makes sure immigrants will settle in provinces where labour is needed.
What is the Canada Quebec Accord?
This allows Quebec to nominate a percentage of immigrants that are French. BUT children who are Immigrants who come to Quebec MUST attend a French language school. This law is set to keep the French heritage alive.
What are four categories of Immigrants?
- Economic, Family, Refugee, Other
What is IRPA? What does it do?
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This program sets out objectives for Immigration in Canada. It also establishes categories for Immigration
Which category of Immigrants does the point system apply to?
Economic class
What are factors that are considered when someone is applying to immigrate to Canada?
- Health
2. Security
What are primary objectives of IRPA when concerning Refugees?
- SAVE lives
- FULFILL international Immigrants
- EXPRESS Canada’s Humanitarian ideals
- Offer REFUGE
Do refugees have the right to be present at their application hearing if they’re denied?
YES
What is the name of the program that involves the provinces in Immigration?
Provincial Nomination Program ; allows provinces to specify that it needs Immigrants with a specific skill set
What is the Canada Quebec Accord?
Allows Quebec to nominate a percentage of immigrants that are French. BUT they are required to attend a French school to keep the heritage alive. (Most Immigrants that Immigrate to Quebec are actually non - French speaking)
