Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act and Immigration

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, terms, and historical facts from the lecture on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and immigration patterns in Canada.

What year was the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act enacted?

2002

What determines an immigrant's eligibility from North Korea?

North Korea does not have a democratic government, so espionage does not impact immigration.

What disqualifies immigrants from France regarding espionage?

Espionage disqualifies them because France has a democratic government.

True or False: The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act is provincial legislation.

False; it is federal legislation.

True or False: Supporting the development of minority official language communities is an objective of the Act.

True.

What are the three types of immigration in Canada?

Family, economic, refugees/humanitarian.

How many points are needed in the point system for immigration?

67 points.

What type of immigrants make up the majority?

Economic immigrants.

Which immigrants do not have to qualify under the point system?

Family and refugee immigrants.

What does the Provincial Nomination Program allow provinces to do?

Specify the skills they need immigrants to have.

What kind of immigrants were encouraged to come to Canada in the late 1800s?

White immigrants from Europe and the US, especially English speakers.

How did Canada limit Indian immigration?

By requiring immigrants to come directly from India with no ships available for that route.

What is the Head Tax?

A fee that Chinese immigrants were forced to pay.

In what year did Canada sign the UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees?

1951.

What happened to the Komagata Maru ship in 1914?

The passengers were not allowed off the ship and were forced to return to Asia after two months.

What is a refugee?

A person who seeks refuge in another country due to danger or persecution.

What is the term for characteristics of populations?

Demographic.

What is the term for the growth in the number of people who can work?

Labour force growth.

What is the process of establishing homes in a foreign country called?

Immigration.

What is the Canada-Quebec Accord?

An agreement that allows Quebec to seek immigrants whose first language is French.

What type of immigrant is Omar, an engineer from Tanzania?

Economic immigrant.

What is predicted to happen to the working population in Canada?

It is predicted to decrease.

What type of immigrant was Ilya, who fled the former Yugoslavia due to persecution?

Refugee.

What program gives immigration priority to those with specialized skills?

Express entry.

In which three cities do most immigrants settle?

Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

How does the Provincial Nomination program help Alberta?

It allows Alberta to encourage immigration to fill workforce needs by seeking skilled labourers.