Chapter 5 Flashcards
immigration:
the process of people establishing homes, and often
citizenship, in a country that is not their native country
demographic:
to do with the characteristics of populations
labour force growth:
the growth of the “labour force,” or the number of people who can work
refugee:
a person who seeks refuge in another country because of danger or persecution in their home country
What does this Chapter explore?
This chapter explores Canada’s immigration laws and policies. These say who can come to Canada from other countries to work and live.
Immigration is an important part of Canada’s legislative
framework because………..
it affects the quality of life of Canadians and of
people who seek to build a home in Canada.
What are some reasons that attract immigrants to come to Canada
Quality of life in Canada pulls many
people. Canada also offers shelter to refugees, who are pushed out of their home countries by war and other circumstances.
Immigration poses opportunities and challenges for citizenship:
for building a society in which all Canadians — existing and new — belong
In 1800s, Canada wanted to recruit immigrants
to fulfill the objectives of the National Policy
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- to promote Canadian industry,
- finish the national railway
- and settle the west
Who formulated the National Policy:
The National Policy was formulated by John A.
Macdonald’s Conservative government in 1873.
Who did the government target to recruit immigrants
the government targeted the U.S., Britain and
many parts of Europe, but not countries with French-speaking populations, such as France, Belgium or Switzerland
When does Canada accept more immigrants;
when it faces labour shortages, including immigrants with specific skills to fill demand for workers in particular jobs
How can immigration affect the identity of Canada:
Immigration can affect the identity of people who
come to Canada and of people who already live here, including groups in Canada with collective rights. Immigration creates a mix of cultures, where people
need to learn each other’s beliefs, values and worldviews.
What does the Immigration Policy need to take into account:
the security, health and quality of life of people who
already live in Canada.
How well do Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond to immigration issues?
- Canadian government- chooses who can or cannot live in Canada
- This is an important part of Canada’s legislative framework. It affects the quality of life of Canadians and those who wish to live here.
Most immigration settlements in each province (greatest to least)
- Ontario
- Quebec
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- East provinces
- Territories
Current Practices
- No one today is excluded from Canada because of their race or country of origin.
- The point system, for example, evaluates people based on their skills and education.
Past Practices
-Canada favoured immigrants of British ancestry and restricted immigration from Asian countries such as China and India.
Head-Tax
Between 1885-1923, Canada discouraged immigration from China by requiring every Chinese immigrant to pay a fixed fee, known as a head tax.
The majority of immigrants to Canada come from the Refugee and Family classes.
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The immigration and Refugee Protection Act was developed in 1867 and are still essentially the same in 2008.
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Respect for the bilingual and multicultural character of Canada are important objectives of the Immigration and Protection Act of 2002.
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According to the 2006-2007 Report on Plans and Priorities Canada’s Labour force growth will continue because of the high birth rate. Increased immigration is not necessary to maintain economic growth.
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The difference between a law and a policy in Canada is that a policy describes principles or conditions that must be followed by the government.
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