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

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. A contentious issue? What Moe thinks

6. 2011 census
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8. We are proud of our multicultural heritage
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9. “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
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10. Could you pass the citizenship test!?
Wells of Knowledge -> Social 9 -> Unit 2 -> Ch. 5. The Big Orange Button!

11. What factors Influence people to immigrate?
Push vs pull

12. 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

13. Push vs pull

14. 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.

15. Class immigration survey

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

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

22. 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.)