Chapter 5 How well do Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond to immigration issues?

Focus Questions: What criteria does Canada use when accepting immigrants and refugees? How do the individual and collective rights of Canadians influence immigration laws and policies? How do provinces influence immigration laws and policies?

Introduction: Read intro to Chapter 5 as a class Introduction: Read intro to Chapter 5 as a class. Then discuss the following questions: Take a quick survey of how many students are immigrants to Canada. Then discuss the following questions as a class. 1.Where do you think most immigrants settle in Canada? 2.Why are some locations more appealing than others?

Immigants Immigration: the process of people establishing homes and often citizenship in a country that is not their place of origin. Canada is widely known as a country that accepts most immigrants: Canada offers a high quality of life and freedoms that most countries do not have.

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Established in 2002 Establishes the categories of immigrants that may enter the country: 1. Economic Immigrants: 55%- skilled workers and businessmen. 2. Family Class: 28%- family members of existing Canadians (immigrant or citizen) 3. Refugees: 13%- People who have fled their country because of war, natural disaster or other reasons. 4. Other 4%: people accepted for humitarian reasons.

Assignment 1. summarize the objectives of the immigration and refugee Protection Act. 2. P 167 Q + 171 1-3 3. What issues and perspectives does the simpsons’ raise? How does it show both sides of the immigration issue?

Group Work: Immigration Opportunities and Challenges Opportunities #1 #2 #3 Challenges Government Response In groups of 2 complete the following chart. Be prepared to discuss your chart with the class. In this chart your group must discuss and record 3 opportunities that immigrants might receive by coming to Canada. Then discuss 3 challenges that immigrants potentially face when immigrating. Finally, discuss 3 ways that the Canadian government could address the challenges that immigrants face.

Legislative framework Immigration affects the country: - how will this affect population issues? - how will it change the cultural framework of the country? - will it affect crime? - will it affect the quality of life of other Canadians?

Ch 1 Scrap book midterm review Make a list of all of the vocabulary terms from chapter 1. 1. explain the role of the monarchy in the Canadian government. 2. Explain the role of each branch of government. 3. Explain the concept of minority majority government. 4. Explain the role that MP’s and the Senate play in the Canadian government. 5. Explain popular vote and the parties get elected. 6. Explain the process of lobbying. 7. How are laws created in Canada?

Immigration online video inquiry http://www3.nfb.ca/duneculturealautre/theme.php?id=1994 Complete the work sheet that accompanies this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlaE9hewmQ

Workforce In order to keep the country economically strong, a strong workforce is needed. Work Force Growth: growth in the number of people who can work is seen as vital to the economy. If the workforce shrinks, it could have grave consequences for the country.

The Work Force Immigration has always been vital to keep the workforce of Canada strong and alive. It is key for economic growth. However, Canada is now going through drastic demographic (the characteristics of the population) changes. In order to keep our population growing and strong, immigration is often seen as necessary.

Jabs However, if the opportunity for work shrinks, then the question that must be discussed is whether we should continue to allow immigration into an area. Laws vs policy: Laws must be followed, policies set guidelines. Law: we allow immigration into the country. Policy: the categories that we evaluate immigrants.

Assignment P 170,171 Q 1-3,172,173,177, 178,179 Worksheet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGAsyrYtQQ0 + vid from usb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIWtQlg-5ZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSdxRzff01I

Point system for accepting immigrants The point system dates back to 1967. refugees and family-class immigrants do not have to qualify for the points system. A person may be refused entry into the country if A. they put the citizens of the country in danger health wise B. Their health puts an “excessive demand” on health services.

The Point System – Total 100 You need 67 points to qualify. Factor 1: Education (Possible Points 25) Factor 2: Ability in Canada’s Official Languages (Possible Points 24) Factor 3: Work Experience (Possible Points 21) Factor 4: Age (Possible Points 10) Factor 5: Arranged Employment (Possible Points 10) Factor 6: Adaptability (Possible Points 10)

How immigration has changed After the country was first founded, a person may have been excluded entry if they were of a certain race. Immigrants who were the most sought after were people of British ancestry. While Mediterranean and eastern Europeans fell lower on the list.

Assignment P 172 CTC, P 173 CTC, P 172 CTTBI 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UBzPV0CY7U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhr1Ucr7qlc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVWAMFA6-BA

Head Tax From 1885-1923, the Canadian government discouraged immigration from China, so all immigrants were forced to pay a “head tax” or price to enter the country. This ensured that most Chinese could not afford to come into the country. Assignment; read 169-170 P 171 Q 1-3

Head tax videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfmWmGJtP0w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq1bYDKTMlU

The Calgary Bridge Foundation Assignment: we will be examining a foundation that helps youth immigrants come into the country. 1. Go to google and search “the calgary bridge foundation” 2. Describe what their mission and vision is and a bit a about the organization. 3. Describe and summarize each of their programs. 4. Why do you think organizations like this exist? How are they important for new immigrants to the country?

Refugees In 1951, Canada signed the UN convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. During the 50’s and 60’s, Canada offered shelter to numerous refugees from certain world crisis’s. In 1976 Canada made refugees one of its immigration categories. This cemented Canada as a haven for refugees from around the world.

Refugees Objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2002: To save the life of people who are displaced and persecuted. To fulfill and affirm Canada’s international commitment to protect refugees. Grant fair consideration to people who claim to be persecuted.

Refugees Offer refuge to people facing persecution because of race, religion, political opinion or membership in a social group, and to people who may face torture, or cruel and/or unusual punishment. P179- immigration protection laws

Source analysis Look at the graph and list on p 180: 1. what does the information suggest regarding how Canada’s demographic is changing? 2. Does the information here support or hurt Canada’s policy of multiculturalism, explain.

The Singh Decision Satnam Singh attempted to enter Canada in the 1980s and was denied refugee status under the authority of the Immigration Act, 1976. Under the Act, he was NOT interviewed to determine whether he met the definition of a Conventional Refugee. It was found that he didn't meet this definition. He then appealed the decision. the Act provided that a hearing would be heard if it is likely the applicant would be successful.

The Singh Decision Ultimately, this case went to the Supreme Court of Canada. The Court found that the Immigration Act was in contradiction of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It found that refugee claimants are protected under section 7 of the Charter (right to life, liberty and security of the person).

The Singh Decision They found in order to protect a refugee claimant's rights, a full oral hearing needs to be conducted in order to determine the validity of the refugee claim. This case, known as the Singh Decision, ultimately led to changes to the Immigration Act, which secured Charter Rights for refugee claimants. P 170,171 Q 1-3,172,173,177, 178,179

vids http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/politics/language-culture/language-culture-general/the-first-officially-canadian-citizens.html http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%20singh%20decision%20canada&sm=3

Satnam singh http://ccrweb.ca/documents/RRDAYpamphletEN2010.pdf http://www.youtube.com/user/ccrwebvideos?blend=7&ob=0#p/f/4/6wWdRqfd-ms

How does immigration affect Canada’s cities and Regions? • How does the map and charts relate to each other? • How do they relate to immigration? • What immigration patterns or trends do you see that affect cities and regions? • How does where immigrants settle create opportunities and challenges for cities and regions?

Top Languages According to 2006 stats: 1. 53% English 2. 33% neither 3. 9 % English and French 4. 5% French

Provincial Nomination Program Under the PNP provinces can nominate a percentage of immigrants Canada selects each year. Ex. AB can ask for specialty workers. It allows some provinces to set up offices in other countries. It allows provinces to select where immigrants settle.

Canada – Quebec Accord (check it out- click on the link above) Specific agreement with Quebec nominate % of immigrants to Quebec Immigrants who settle must go to French Schools Quebec wants French speaking Immigrants (75% French each year). However, more non-francophone.

What challenges and opportunities does immigration pose for Franco-Albertan communities? In 2006, Canada established a five-year plan to help francophone communities in minority settings attract French Speaking immigrants.

How does immigration involve the collective rights of Aboriginal peoples? Aboriginal peoples, because of collective rights, have a reasonable expectation to be consulted when the government of Canada makes decisions. Treaties and agreements create a commitment to work together and share prosperity. Some Aboriginal peoples continue to face health, educational and employment challenges linked to poverty and the impact of past policies and laws. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWK6ChJw8hs

How does the following reflect a First Nations perspective on immigration? Assembly of First Nations, Resolution no. 49 Immigration Entering Canada vs Addressing Third World Conditions in First Nations communities Oct 31, 2005 Canada is known as one of the world’s richest countries, yet it fails to address the needs of First Nation communities

Canada fails to consult with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) leadership on immigration policies and legislation The AFN told the federal government to freeze all immigration coming into Canada until the federal government addresses, commits, and delivers resources to First Nations to improve the housing conditions, education, health and employment in First Nations communities…

Review 1. Explain 1 case study that shows that the Canadian GOV had a biased immigration policy. 2. Explain 3 categories of the POINT SYSTEM. 3. What are the 4 CATEGORIES of IMMIGANTS

review 1. explain how immigration in Canada has changed in the past 100 years. 2. Explain the provincial nomination program and why Quebec gets specialized rights. 3. How did the Singh decision change the process for Refugees in Canada? 4. Why do refugees and family class immigrants not have to qualify for the points test.