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My Grandpa Immigration Biography SS9U1L7b

An Immigrant’s Story… Ernie Graham Would not have faced discrimination Considered desirable! An Immigrant’s Story… Ernie Graham Brought his 6 children and wife with him Came to make a better life for his kids and get out of the coal mines Points system: 58 (scored high for age, work experience, adaptability and ability to speak English. Scored lower for education, and arranged employment) British ancestry: favoured by the government during times of war. Would have been viewed as desirable. Collective rights: Speaks English as do the majority of immigrants that come to Canada. This could contribute to a feeling of resentment from official language groups (Francophone) as well as go against the AFN’s resolution (if it had existed back then) that immigrants were using up valuable resources that First Nations people need! Settled first in Thunder Bay, Ontario But later settled in Calgary, Alberta Immigrated from Great Britain- Middlesbrough, England Economic Immigrant – An entrepreneur Economic - Created employment opportunities for other Canadians. Paid taxes. Purchased a home. Society – Raised a family and followed Canadian laws. Culture – contributed to our understanding and appreciation of people from different parts of the world. Fought in WWII. Had a son that played in the Canadian Philharmonic Orchestra (Brass Section) Came to Canada in 1965

“How well do Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond to immigration issues?” In my opinion, Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond very well to immigration issues……… I feel this way because (example #1 and support) Furthermore (example #2 and support) Finally (example #3 and support) Overall, Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond very well to the immigration issues we face in Canada because #1, #2, #3.

“How well do Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond to immigration issues?” In my opinion, Canada’s immigration laws and policies do not respond very well to immigration issues……… I feel this way because (example #1 and support) Furthermore (example #2 and support) Finally (example #3 and support) Overall, Canada’s immigration laws and policies do not respond very well to the immigration issues we face in Canada because #1, #2, #3.

Reminders… On-site Class Film Study: In Airdrie, Tuesday, April 20 from 9-12 Interviews….Tuesday, April 20 from 4-7 pm Spirit Day: Wednesday, April 21 from 9 – 12:30 in Airdrie….Pizza, fun, prizes.