Terms
This term describes a city, where people have access to public transportation and diverse job opportunities.
Urban
How many points does an immigrant need to be admitted into Canada as a skilled worker? *hint think of Louis
67
This territory was created in 1999 to provide a degree of self-government for the Inuit, who make up about 85% of its population.
Nunavut
How many stages are there of the DTM?
5
What is the current median age of Canadians?
42
Most stage 2 countries, such as Niger and Nigeria, on the demographic transition model are considered this.
Developing
The province with the highest level of immigration.
Ontario
What stage of the DTM is Canada's Indigenous population in?
2
This population pyramid that is stable, displaying somewhat equal percentages across all age cohorts would be this shape.
Rectangle.
This specific cohort, born between 1946 and 1964, is currently the primary driver behind Canada's rapidly aging demographic profile.
Baby Boomers
The survey that the Canadian government mails out every 5 years to determine future planning.
Census
Job opportunities or a more favourable climate are examples of this.
Pull factor.
When was the last residential school closed?
1996
Canada, as a whole, would be in this stage of the DTM:
4
How many children a woman has in her lifetime is refered to as:
Fertility Rate
If Canada's birth rate is 10 per 1,000 and the death rate is 9 per 1,000, which term describes the resulting 1 per 1,000 difference?
Natural Increase Rate
A refugee is an individual who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, violence, conflict, or persecution
Refugee
When is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
September 30
A country or government that restricts or encourages a reduced the fertility rate, such as China in 1979, has this type of policy:
Antinatalist
As Canada's population pyramid becomes 'top-heavy,' the government faces increased pressure in this specific spending area, which currently accounts for nearly 40% of most provincial budgets.
Healthcare
The study of human populations.
Demography
95 year old man that was a huge advocate for refugees. He lived in Belleville and was a WWII vetran.
Harry Leslie Smith
Which Canadian musician helped raise awareness about residential schools?
Gord Downie
Explain the issues associated with a country that has a high dependency load.
This portion of the population does not pay taxes. It puts more pressure on the government and working populations to fund and provide healthcare and nursing homes.
What province is home to the Baby Boomer capital of Canada?
British Columbia