Immigration Classes
What are the four classes of immigrants?
Economic, refugee, family, other
What are the four factors that influence immigration policies in Canada?
Economic, political, health, security
What is the name of Canada's immigration law?
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
True
Which group of immigrants were required to pay a head tax between 1885 and 1923?
Chinese immigrants
_________ was passed because immigration was viewed as having a negative impact on Indigenous peoples
Resolution 49
Canada’s immigration law changed significantly after the _______________ decision.
Singh decision
Individuals escaping the current war in Ukraine would be considered which class?
Refugee
Searching for more workers would be an example of which factor?
Economic
What year did Canada's current immigration law come into effect?
2002
What is the name of the agreement between the government of Canada and Quebec?
Canada-Quebec Accord
Which group of immigrants were required to enter Canada only on non-stop ships?
Why is immigration a concern for Indigenous peoples?
Job competition
1985
Economic class immigrants can benefit Canada economically by filling job ________ such as doctors or welders.
Shortages. Vacancies
Someone being persecuted for their religious beliefs could apply to come to Canada under refugee status. Which factor does this apply to?
Political
What was the name of the former immigration law? What year was it passed.
Immigration Act. 1976.
What is the name of the program through which provinces can target certain groups of immigrants?
Provincial Nomination Program
Which class of immigrants is most commonly associated with world issues?
Refugee
Treaties and agreements establish Indigenous peoples as ______ with the Canadian government
Partners
Which section of the Charter does the Singh decision relate to?
7 (or 10)
Rank the four classes in order of percent of immigrants
Economic, family, refugee, other
Bob worked for a group that helped overthrow the Bulgarian government. Which factor would likely prevent Bob from immigrating to Canada?
Security
Provide 2 of the four objectives of Canada's immigration law.
To pursue social, cultural, and economical benefits for all Canadians; To reunite families in Canada; To promote successful integration of immigrants; To respect the bilingual and multicultural character of Canada
Name 2 of the three most in-demand jobs in Alberta
Registered nurses, truck drivers, retail sale managers
What was the maximum amount of money that was paid per person as a result of the Chinese head tax?
$500
Which group passed Resolution 49?
Democratic rights
What is the Point System? Which class does it apply to?
The system that sets up criteria for who can and can’t come into Canada to live permanently. Applies to economic class immigrants
Bob has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. What factor does this apply to? What class of immigrant would Bob need to be for the tuberculosis to likely be ignored?
Health. Refugee.
Provide 2 of the four objectives of Canada's immigration law.
To pursue social, cultural, and economical benefits for all Canadians; To reunite families in Canada; To promote successful integration of immigrants; To respect the bilingual and multicultural character of Canada
What is the name of Alberta's immigration program?
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
What crisis did we learn about in class from a video? What caused the crisis?
Venezuelan crisis. Inflation.
What did Resolution 49 ask of the federal government?
Called on Ottawa to stop all immigration until the government made moves to improve Indigenous’ conditions regarding housing, education, health, and employment
As a result of the Singh decision, if a potential immigrant’s application is denied, they have the right to a ________ and to ________ Canada until their trial.
hearing. remain in.