How does Canadian immigration policy affect my Canada? Social Studies 9 Immigration

Chapter 5 Questions & predictions? What factors influence immigration policies in Canada? How does Canada benefit from immigration? What criteria are used when accepting immigrants and refugees to Canada? How are individual and collective rights impacted by immigration policies? What impact does increasing immigration have on Aboriginal peoples and communities? How are provincial governments able to influence and implement immigration policies? How is the implementation of immigration policies in Quebec an attempt to strengthen the French language in North America?

What to look for this chapter Criteria Canada uses when accepting immigrants and refugees Charter’s effect (individual and collective rights) on immigration laws and policies Provincial roles in immigration laws and policies Aboriginal roles in immigration laws and policies

Migration (hmm… that’s a Science word) Immigration: the process of people establishing homes, and often citizenship, in a country that is not their native country Immigration is important because it affects the quality of life of Canadians and of people who seek to build a home in Canada Emigration: to leave one’s country for another How to remember Immigration: I=In Emigration: E=Exit

A contentious issue? What Moe thinks

2011 census From http://williamssocial9.weebly.com/canadian-government.html

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“I speak of a Canada where men and women of Aboriginal ancestry, of French and British heritage, of the diverse cultures of the world, demonstrate the will to share this land in peace, in justice, and with mutual respect.” - Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, April 17, 1982 williams

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What factors Influence people to immigrate? Push vs pull

Push vs pull Push: Pull: When a person is forced to leave their country due to circumstance we call that a Push Factor Pull: When a person moves to another country because there is something there that will make their life better, we call that a Pull Factor

Push vs pull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nai-Rjg7QF4

Push or Pull? A refugee must flee their homeland because of violence and war? A businessman moves to Saudi Arabia for a new job? Your family all live in another country and you wish to be closer to them? Your country has elected a new leader who you don’t trust.

Class immigration survey

Factors influencing immigration Immigrants have many reasons for leaving their homeland (PUSH) and we have reasons to accept (PULL) including: Economic Factors Political Factors Health Factors Security Factors Rights Factors

Economic Factors More Opportunities for success Provide a Workforce High Unemployment rates may be a factor in making a decision to leave one’s home Post WWII U.S. Recession Mexicans moving into USA looking for jobs Provide a Workforce In some industries Canada may lack skilled laborers or lacks the people willing to do those jobs

Political Factors Government Decisions A Government that persecutes a particular group EX: War in Syria or Trump Muslim Ban Maintain Relationships with other countries Political Ideology May 2017: 5.1 million

Health Factors Factors dealing with decisions based on physical Issues AIDS or Ebola –Africa HINI – Asia Lack of Proper Medical Care Assessing Health of Immigrants connects to Charter Ensuring “security of the person” Infect CNDs Risk based on past behavior Pressure on Health System

Security Factors Factors dealing with decisions based on the need for a feeling of safety Includes Criminal Records, engaging in Terrorism, belonging to known terrorist groups, etc War or gang violence Treatment of females, homosexuals, etc Canada’s modern Imm. & Refugee Protection Act can deny an immigrant access to Canada if they pose a threat to Canada’s safety.

Rights Factors Factors dealing with the opportunity to ensure individual and collective rights, such as rights of women, or child labor rights.

Check for Understanding Using the list provided, categorize each reason for immigration as either a Push or Pull Factor and sort it into the correct Category (Political, Health, Security, etc.)