Social 9- chapter 5

immigration

the process of people establishing homes, and often citizenship, in a country that is not their native country.

National Policy

Canada's first immigration policy designed to...

* promote Canadian industry
* finish the national railway
* settle the west

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 2002

Canada's most recent immigration policy which establishes categories of who can come to Canada as well as objectives for those categories.

Refugees

people who escaping persecution, torture, or cruel and unusual punishment. 13% of immigration.

Family Class

spouses, partners, children, parents and grandparents of people living in Canada. 28% of immigration.

Economic Immigrants

skilled workers and business people. 55% of immigration.

* have to pass the point test and health/safety checks.

Objectives of Immigration in Canada

Can be summed up in the following 4 categories:

* Economic
* Compassionate
* Humanitarian
* Cultural

Immigrants must swear an oath to...

* be faithful to Canada's monarch
* observe Canada's laws
* fulfill duties as a citizen

demographic

to do with the characteristics of a population.

labour force growth

the growth of the "labour force" or the number of people who can work.

Point System

* test given to economic immigrants
* must score 67 points
* 6 categories are: education, ability in Canada's official languages, work experience, age, arranged employment and adaptability.

Health and Immigration

Immigrant may be refused entry to Canada if...

* their health could put the health of Canadians at risk.
* have a condition that could endanger public safety (mental disorder)
* could put 'excessive demand' on Canada's health system

Head Tax

Tax charged to Chinese Immigrants in an attempt by Canada's government to keep them out of the country.

Early Immigration from India

people from India were only allowed to migrate to Canada if they took a direct trip from India but there was no direct trip.

Singh decision

results of this decision were very important.

* people claiming refugee status had a right to a hearing in person.
* Canada established Immigration and Refugee board for quick fair hearings.
* people seeking refuge would be provided with necessities of life.
* the Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to everyone in Canada.

Aboriginals and Immigration

* are partners in Canada and are to be consulted in matters that shape their own future.
* Aboriginals are supposed to share in Canada's prosperity but many live in very poor condition
* many have problems gaining access to education, training and employment opportunities.

Assembly of First Nations, Resolution no. 49

resolution calling for a stop to immigration until First Nation needs are met.

Provincial Nomination Program

* provinces can "nominate" a percentage of immigrants with the types of skills that suit their needs.
* provinces can set up immigration offices in foreign countries to recruit workers.
* provinces CAN NOT require immigrants who come to their province to stay (Mobility Rights)

Canada-Quebec Accord

* agreement between Canada and Quebec that allows Quebec to nominate it's percentage of Canada's population in immigrants. For example, if Quebec has 34% of Canada's population it can nominate 34% of the immigrants coming to Canada.
* requires immigrants to send children to French-Language schools.

accord

a formal agreement