Immigration: Logistics, The point system and Settlement

Terms and Logistics Immigration: Emigration The action of moving residence (where you live) usually across international borders. This can be a permanent or temporary move Immigrants to Canada: Persons residing (living) in Canada who were born outside of this country Emigration Refers to the country that you left. E.g. “my parents EMIGRATED from Korea’ Migration: The movement of where you live - either local or international, and can be for a specified time

Why people become immigrants? Push factors: reasons why people leave their country War Poor economic & educational opportunities Natural disasters

Why people become immigrants? Pull factors: reasons people are drawn to a country Favourable conditions Join relatives Climate Job opportunities Lower taxes

How Someone Becomes an Immigrant to Canada: Canada accepts three types of immigrants: Economic immigrants Family immigrants Refugees

How Someone Becomes an Immigrant to Canada Refugee: Fears persecution, cruel or inhumane treatment in home country Can apply while in Canada or from home country Only about 30,000 are accepted every year

How Someone Becomes an Immigrant to Canada Family Immigrant Reunite families Must be sponsored Family will care for immigrant for 3 to 10 years

How Someone Becomes an Immigrant to Canada Economic Immigrants include two groups: Skilled workers Business Immigrants The point system is used to identify which people are most likely to become successful residents of Canada

How Someone Becomes an Immigrant to Canada Business immigrants Need 35 points Must be financially stable & contribute to the economy Need $800,000

How Someone Becomes an Immigrant to Canada Skilled workers Need 67 points Selected based on: Education work experience Knowledge of English and/or French

Point System Factor Max Points You Need Education 25 Graduate degree Language 24 Both official languages Work experience 21 4 or more years Age 10 21 to 49 Arranged employment Confirmed offer Adaptability Well educated spouse, family in Canada Total Score 100

When immigrants arrive, where do they settle? Where do they live?

Toronto Population 2.79 million 5.5 million in the GTA Half of Toronto’s population was born outside Canada 47% reported themselves as visible minorities Toronto's diversity is expressed by more than 200 distinct ethnic origins http://www.toronto.ca/toronto_facts/diversity.htm

Vancouver A bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Immigrants settle here because it is ethnically diverse, there is comfort in finding people just like you in a new place! 2.4 Million people in greater Vancouver area

Montreal Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. It’s set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. Contains boroughs many still with cobble stoned streets! 1.6 million that live in the city It’s a smaller place!