Chapter 5 - Immigration

Emigration

Leaving your country and moving somewhere else with the intention to live there permanently.

Immigration

Establishing homes and often citizenship in a country that is not your native country.

Push Factors

Undesirable factors in one's homeland that may force individuals to emigrate.

Pull Factors

Desirable factors in a new country that attract individuals to immigrate.

Economic Immigrants

Individuals who move to a new country for work opportunities, needing to qualify by a point system.

Family Class Immigrants

Spouses, partners, children, parents, and grandparents of people living in Canada.

Point System

Criteria used by Canada to evaluate economic immigrants based on education, language, work experience, and other factors.

War Brides

Wives and children of Canadian soldiers who immigrated to Canada after World War II.

Head Tax

A specific tax imposed on certain immigrants entering Canada, historically applied to groups like the Chinese.

Singh Decision

Legal ruling that grants everyone seeking refugee status in Canada the right to a face-to-face hearing.

Labour Force Growth

The number of people available for work, crucial for economic development.

Canada-Quebec Accord

Agreement allowing Quebec to nominate a percentage of immigrants corresponding with its population and require French schooling,

Provincial Nomination Program (PNP)

Allows provinces to nominate immigrants based on specific economic needs.

Demographics

The statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, race, and migration patterns.

Refugee Class Immigrants

Individuals seeking refuge in another country due to persecution or danger.

Economic Situation

Conditions such as unemployment rates that can influence immigration policy.

Bilingual and Multicultural Policy

Objectives outlined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to support the diversity of communities in Canada.

Unconscious Bias

Prejudices or stereotypes that individuals may not be consciously aware of, influencing decisions such as hiring.