Week 7
What are the three theories of welfare estate?
1. socio-psychology focus on the role of group identities.
2. rational choice which lays emphasize on the reciprocal nature of altruism.
3. Evolutionary biology also suggest that humans
have the natural instinct to be less altruistic
towards others.
Which bill provided government with sweeping
powers to bar entry for ‘public policy
considerations?
Bill C-43, and tightened to rule against spousal sponsorship.
When did Toronto's strong neighbourhood strategy launch?
Toronto’s Strong Neighbourhood Strategy was
launched in 2005 with the United Way in Toronto.
Action for Neighbourhood Change (ANC) initiatives
were launched and implemented in Canadian cities
between 2005 and 2007
What is immigration policy?
Immigrants who have enough money to move quickly. Who don't rely on welfare. Also the government announced that it will shift the balance between economic immigrants and family-class immigrants.
What are the main types of immigrants?
Refugees; The government compiled a list of 29 safe countries and now 37 countries capable of providing state protection for citizens. Certain groups of refugees are called ‘irregular arrivals’ Initiatives have been introduced to ensure fairness to asylum seekers.
Citizens; Prospective Canadian citizenships are between ages 18 and 54. An increase in the number of international students. Tightening up the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
What are the key type of TSNS?
Activating People
- Ensures that local people participate in the planning and decision making process.
- Activating Resources
City council allocated funds for development of
various social amenities in neighbourhoods various social amenities in neighbourhoods.
- Activating Neighbourhood friendly
policies.
Ensures that services are responsive to the
changing needs of diverse neighbourhoods.
What is Canadas integration policy?
Canadian integration policy has also supported a multi-cultural welfare state. Multiculturalism increases social segregation. The core goals of multiculturalism were made out in 1971. Multiculturalism is inclusive and nurtures identity.
What is Canadas multiculturalism policy?
• (a) recognize and promote the understanding that
multiculturalism reflects the cultural and racial
diversity.
• b) recognize and promote the understanding that
multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of
the Canadian heritage.
• (c) promote the full and equitable participation of
individuals and communities
• (d) recognize the existence of communities whose
members share a common origin
(e) ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment
• (f) encourage and assist in respect of others.
• (g) promote the understanding and creativity
• (h) foster the recognition and appreciation of the
diverse cultures
• (i) preserve and enhance the use of other languages
• (j) advance multiculturalism throughout Canada
What factors make neighbourhoods strong?
- Physical surroundings
- Economic opportunities
- Healthy lives
- Social development
- Participation in civic decision making
What is social policy?
The structure of welfare policy influences the politics of social policy, including attitudes about redistribution. Individual sponsorships can break down because marriages and households collapse. Employment insurance has never been perfect for immigrants.
What are perspectives of immigration?
Migration as a norm
• Problematizing migrants
• Endangered immigrants
• Multiculturalism as immigrant governance
• Negotiating citizenship
• Securing boarders
• Benefits and costs
What is a neighbourhood action plan?
The action plan reflect neighbourhood priority
issues identified by residents and otherissues identified by residents and other
stakeholders.stakeholders.
- In 2014, the Rexdale Neighbourhood Action
Partnership recognized independent input from
the community in their work.
- In Winter 2016, the Downsview communityIn Winter 2016, the Downsview community
welcomed over 800 Syrian refugees.welcomed over 800 Syrian refugees.
What are the types of immigrants?
economic growth and job creation
immigration and immigrants
point system adjusted accordingly
Federal skilled work program announced
What are some criticisms of Canada's immigration program?
• Canada’s immigration program is criticized for lack of
coherence and rationale.
• Canada’s immigration policy is out of control and out of step.
• Immigration rules are outmoded.
• Rules are manipulated to advance crass political
consideration.
• New comers continue to be duped.