Global policies on migration

Question 1

How much of the global population year to year are migrants?

Answer 1

3-4%

Question 2

What is it important to remember even though the total migration is low?

Answer 2

Certain areas will be receiving more migration then others

Question 3

What 2 key factors affect the level of migration an area receives?

Answer 3

Willingness of countries to embrace/ allow migration
Accessibility of a country (how easy it is to get there and get in)

Question 4

Why did Canada introduce a pro-migration policy?

Answer 4

To combat the shortage of skilled labour that has been preventing the country’s economic growth since the 1970’s

Question 5

How much of Canada’s population is foreign born?

Answer 5

21.3% as of 2010

Question 6

What did Canada launch in 2014 to boost migration?

Answer 6

Start-up visa program in an effort to attract highly skilled foreign migrants, immigrants with a business will be eligible to immediate and permanent residency

Question 7

Are business owners who move to Canada deported if their business fails?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What is the USA contrast to Canadas foreign born population?

Answer 8

only 13.5%

Question 9

Why is Japan anti-migration?

Answer 9

Nationals favour a racially unique and homogenous (the same) society

Question 10

What % of the total Japanese population was foreign born in 2010?

Answer 10

1.7%

Question 11

How many of the 10,000 applications for refugee status in Japan were approved?

Answer 11

42

Question 12

How contrasting is the acceptance of asylum in USA and Canada?

Answer 12

USA= 1/3 of 67067 accepted
Canada= virtually all