Chapter 5 Flashcards
What are the 4 classes of immigrants?
Refugee ( running away from home)
Business/Economic Class ( Job opportunity pulling someone, biggest class )
Family Class ( Having significant family members )
Other or Humanitarian
How many points are needed to pass the point system?
67 Points
What was the Komagata Maru in 1914?
People from India protesting Canada’s immigration policy. Excluded people from India and after 2 months the ship was forced back to Asia
What was the Chinese Head Tax from 1885 - 1923?
Chinese immigrants were charged an extra fee
What was the Singh decision?
The Singh decision made sure that everyone got a fair trial to make sure they were represented fair
What was the Provincial Nomination Program?
The program that states that provinces can nominate a certain percentage saying they need immigrants for certain jobs or roles
Set up immigration offices in foreign countries
Can’t require immigrants to do a certain job but nominating can increase the chance.
What is the Canada-Quebec Accord?
Specific agreement with Quebec which allows Quebec to nominate a percentage of immigrants that corresponds the population within Canada
What are the 3 biggest cities in Canada where most immigrants go?
Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver
