Social studies

Economic Immigrant

A person who moves to another country for better job opportunities and economic stability.

Demographics

Statistical data related to populations, including factors like age, ethnicity, and employment.

Immigrate

To move to a new country to live permanently.

Emigrate

To leave one’s home country to live in another.

Ethnocentrism

Judging other cultures based on one’s own cultural values and beliefs.

Labour Force

The working population, including employed and unemployed individuals seeking work.

Accord

An agreement between two parties, such as the Canada-Quebec Accord on immigration.

Family Class

A category of immigrants sponsored by relatives who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Law

A system of rules governing society.

Komagata Maru

A 1914 incident where a ship carrying Indian immigrants was denied entry to Canada due to discriminatory policies.

Refugee

A person forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war, or violence.

Policy

A government action plan or strategy to address societal issues.

Asylum

Protection granted to refugees who seek safety in another country.

Registered Refugees

Individuals officially recognized as refugees by the government or international organizations.

Immigration Act of 1976

Established categories of immigrants focusing on humanitarian and economic needs.

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) 2002

Governs immigration and refugee protection in Canada with objectives like supporting the economy and protecting refugees.

The Singh Decision (1985)

Supreme Court ruling that refugee claimants are entitled to fundamental justice under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

1956 Hungarian Refugees

Canada accepted over 37,000 Hungarian refugees fleeing the Soviet invasion, marking a shift in Canadian refugee policy.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Allows provinces to select immigrants based on regional economic needs.

Canada-Quebec Accord (1991)

Gives Quebec control over selecting immigrants to preserve its French-speaking identity.

Points System (1967 - Present)

A merit-based system evaluating immigrants on factors such as education and work experience.

Four Factors for Immigration

Economic contributions, family reunification, refugee protection, humanitarian considerations.

National Policy (1873)

Encouraged immigration to settle Western Canada and focused on infrastructure development.