Key People
Name 2 of the key people involved during immigration.
PM Wilfrid Laurier, Clifford Sifton, Frank Oliver
Why were Black people denied entry from Canada?
People believed that white Europeans were better than Black people as they were thought to be "less - educated or civilized", so the government discouraged Black immigrants.
True or False: The immigration of people with other cultures, religions and traditions didn't cause and impact problems like riots and wars.
False
Over 3 million.
What did Clifford Sifton do for the immigration in Canada?
He encouraged immigrants (mostly Europeans) to settle in Western Canada and grow crops.
Why did many people immigrate from other countries to Canada?
They were offered cheap/free land, more job opportunities (farming, agriculture), and saw economic growth.
How did immigration contribute to more job opportunities?
More people meant more maintenance, so people helped build railways, grow agriculture, mine, construct, trade and provide businesses/services.
Why did immigration reduce after World War l?
Transportation and safety issues.
What was Frank Oliver criticized for?
He supported unfair immigration policies, that discriminated against Asian and Black immigrants.
What was the Chinese Head Tax?
A fee that Chinese immigrants had to pay to enter Canada.
How did immigration change cities?
Cities became larger, more populated and more diverse.
How many acres of land did the government offer to settlers in the prairies?
160 acres of free land.
Who do you think had the most impact on immigration in Canada from the people we mentioned?
Answers vary.
Why did the Canadian government want more settlers in the Prairies?
To use the land to grow agriculture, and boost the economy.
How did settlement and immigration in Canada affect Indigenous people over time?
Indigenous people were sent to residential schools and were assimilated from their culture and identity. This affected their bonds with the settlers as land was taken away from them and promises were broken.
When were the Komagata Maru passengers denied entry to Canada, and why do you think it happened?
In 1914, because the Indians were considered to be "lower" than the other people due to the discriminatory policies in the past.
They were given risky tasks, and were promised a wage that they never received.
Why did some Canadians oppose immigration during this time period?
How do you think Canada would be different without immigration?
Canada would have a smaller population, less diversity, a weaker economy and slower growth in cities.
What was the highest amount of the Chinese Tax and in what year was it?