The Basics of Immigration
This term refers to the process of people establishing homes, and often citizenship, in a country that is not their native country.
Immigration
To qualify for entry as an economic immigrant, an applicant currently needs to earn at least this many points. (Hint: The last two digits of Canada's birth year)
67
In the late 1800s, the Canadian government used posters to promise this many acres of "free land" to immigrants settling in the West.
160 acres
Following a 1985 Supreme Court decision, this day is now known in Canada as Refugee Rights Day. (17 days before Hitler's birthday)
April 4th
This program allows provinces to "nominate" a percentage of immigrants based on the specific skills the province needs for its workforce.
Provincial Nomination Program
This 2002 law is the most recent piece of legislation that defines who can come to Canada and establishes different categories for entry.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act?
This category of immigrants is the only one that must qualify under the point system to enter Canada.
Economic Immigrants (skilled workers and professionals)
Between 1885 and 1923, Canada discouraged immigration from China by making them pay this fixed fee.
head tax
The "Singh decision" determined that refugees have the right to one of these face-to-face meetings to state their case.
hearing
In 2007, these three Canadian cities received the vast majority (68%) of all immigrants. (Two are in Eastern Canada; one in Quebec and one in Ontario. One in Western Canada)
Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver
These are the four specific categories of immigrants established by Canadian law. (Must have any two)
Economic Immigrants, Family Class, Refugees, and Other (Any two)
Name any two of the factors used in the point system to evaluate potential immigrants.
Education, Ability in Canada’s Official Languages, Work Experience, Age, Arranged Employment, and Adaptability (any two)
This was the name of the ship from India that was forced to return to Asia in 1914 after being denied entry in Vancouver.
Komagata Maru
The Supreme Court ruled that denying a refugee a hearing violated this specific section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (By section number or by the Rights identified)
Section 7 (Right to life, liberty, and security of the person)
Under a specific "Accord," this province is allowed to require immigrants to send their children to French-language schools.
Québec
This term describes the growth of the number of people who are available and able to work in a society.
labour force (growth)
An immigrant may be refused entry if their health status puts an "excessive demand" on this specific Canadian system.
health care system (or health services)
In the late 1800s, the "National Policy" was formulated by this Conservative Prime Minister to promote industry and finish the railway.
John A. Macdonald
This organization passed a resolution in 2005 calling for a freeze on immigration until the government improved housing and health in their own communities.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) or 'First Nations'
Edmonton faces a "demographic challenge" because, by 2016, more than 1 in 5 of its workers were over this age.
55
While a law describes principles or conditions that must be followed, this term describes the specific objectives or procedures the government sets within that law.
policy
These two specific categories of immigrants are not required to qualify under the point system.
Refugees and Family-class immigrants
In the past, Canada's immigration policies favored people of British ancestry; today, the largest group of immigrants comes from this continent.
Asia
Under current security grounds, a person can be ruled inadmissible if they have engaged in acts of espionage, subversion, or this type of violence. (Or the activity the USA has accused Iran of sponsoring)
terrorism
This province reported a massive worker shortage in 2006, with 98% of businesses in the construction sector needing staff.
Alberta