Immigration Flashcards
What are the criteria for a people who want to become a citizen? 5
At least 18 years old. Or parents can apply for the minor.
Is a legal permanent resident of Canada.–didn’t come to Canada illegally.
Has lived in Canada for three of the previous four years
Has a satisfactory knowledge of Canada, including the rights and responsibilities of a citizen.
Can adequately communicate in french or English
What is assimilation?
Is when a cultural group who came to Canada loses a lot of its own cultural identity by adopting the language, value, attitudes and traditions of the dominant culture.
What are the three classes of immigrants?
Independent Class
Refugee Class
Family class
What is segregation? 2
Is when cultural groups are separated from another so there is little chance that the cultures mix.
This involves separate neighbourhood, schools, and public facilities such as washrooms and restaurants.
What are the 9 criteria for an independent Class who wants to work in Canada?
Age
Experience
Personal suitability
Vocational training
Location
Arranged employment
Speaks French or English
Occupational demand
Education
What are the 3 reasons why a person will not be eligible to be a Canadian citizen?
Is in prison, on parole or on Probation
Has been charged with an Indictable Offence or been convicted of war crimes
Is under a deportation order
What is integration?
Is when immigrants who come to Canada preserve their old language, value, attitudes and traditions and combine them with Canada’s.
What does representative democracy mean?
Means that the people who govern the nation are the people that were voted to act on their belief in the government
What is meant by the term patronage?
It refers to the favouring of a Prime Minister when selecting a Governor General
What are the characteristics of a new ideal citizens?
Nice
Friendly
Respectful
LAW ABIDING
VOTER
SELF-SUFFICIENT
Responsible
Bilingual
