Other stuff in Chapter 5 Flashcards
What is the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act?
It establishes the categories of who can come to Canada from other countries to make permanent homes here.
See the pie graph and accompanying information on page 167 of your textbook.
When was the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act put into place?
2002
What are the 4 immigration categories?
Refugees (13%)
- People who are escaping persecution, torture, or cruel and unusual punishment
Family Class (28%) - Spouses, partners, children, parents and grandparents of people living in Canada
Economic Immigrants (55%) - Skilled workers and businesspeople.
Other (4%)
- People accepted as immigrants for humanitarian or compassionate reasons
Objectives of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act?
- Pursue social, cultural and economic benefits for all
- Respect the bilingual and multicultural character of Canada
- Support development of minority official language communities
- Share benefits of immigration and support a prosperous economy in all regions
- Reunite families
- Promote successful integration of immigrants into society while recognizing mutual obligation of new immigrants and Canadian society.
When was the point system created? And who does it apply to?
It was created in 1967 under Prime Minister Trudeau.
It applies towards immigrants who are skilled workers and professionals.
If an individual is not a refugee or family class applicant, they will have to qualify under the point system.
What are the Immigrant Health Factors?
Each economic class immigrant who is planning to come to Canada must prove they are in good health.
Reasons why people would not be allowed entry:
- their current health puts other canadians at risk; i.e. they have tuberculosis.
- they have a certain condition that could endanger the public- i.e. a serious mental disorder.
- their health concerns would put a burden on Canada’s health industry; i.e. HIV/AIDS
Who does canada accept as immigrants?
Canada accepts individuals from all ethnic backgrounds.
eg. The point system looks at people’s skills & education, not race.
In the past, british immigrants were favored by Canada over others.
Canada restricted immigrants coming from Asia such as India or china.
What are the reasons that
Canada agreed not to refuse people seeking refuge where their lives or freedom would be threatened because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.
What did the Immigration Act say in 1976?
1976: Immigration Act – Refugees become an official immigration category. Canada accepted refugees steadily, instead of on a crisis by crisis basis.
How was the Immigration Act updated in 2002?
2002: the Immigration Act was updated, now known as the Immigration and refugee Act.
What is the Singh decision?
Satnam Singh came to Canada from India seeking refugee status but was rejected under the Immigration Act, Mr. Singh was not allowed to state his case in person or to appeal the government’s decision on his case. The Supreme Court said this violated section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which says: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person, and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.
What was the result of the Singh decision?
- People claiming refugee status in Canada have the right to a hearing,which they attend in person.
- Canada established the Immigration and Refugee Board to provide quick and fair hearings.
- Canada’s government provides people seeking refugee status with the necessities of life while they wait for a hearing
What are the main cities for immigrants?
Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver
