2.  Immigration  Movement of people into a region  Emigration  Movement of people out of a region (exit)  Since the 1950s, the number of people that have immigrated to Canada in their lifetime has made up 15-20% of the total population

3.  98% immigrants  We are known for our multicultural society; commonly described as being like a tossed salad or cultural mosaic

4.  Canada’s immigration policy has fluctuated because of economic and political factors  Since World War II, our sources of immigrants have changed over the years

5.  Today, most immigrants move to large cities  2/3rds of immigrants live in ____________, ____________ & ____________.

7.  PUSH FACTORS  Reasons why people leave their country  E.g. unemployment, lack of freedom, war, etc.  PULL FACTORS  Reasons people are attracted to come to a country  E.g. freedom, employment, family ties, etc.

8.  There are many intervening factors (obstacles) in the way, which discourage people from immigrating to a country:  e.g. Immigration Requirements (e.g. Point system)  e.g. Distances Involved  e.g. Costs of Immigration (fees, starting a new life)

9.  Copy out this chart: Pull FactorPush FactorIntervening Factor

10.  Warm and sunny climate (there)  Severe pollution (now)  Dull social life (now)  War (now)  Fear of the unknown (there)  Cold, wet climate (now)  Good job opportunities (there)  Overcrowded living conditions (now)  Family/friends left behind  Natural disasters (now)  High cost of travel  Promise of freedom  Few job opportunities (now)  Peaceful (there)  Famine/no food (now)  Costly immigration requirements  Lively social life (now)  Good housing (there)

11.  Canada’s Point System was changed in July 2002 to better evaluate the skills and personality characteristics a person would need to successfully adapt to life in Canada. Each Skilled Worker applicant is judged according to six criteria. They must score at least 67 out of a possible 100 points in order to be accepted. The six criteria are:

12.  The more education a person has, the more points they receive  High School diploma equals 5 points, a Bachelor’s degree is 20 points

13.  The proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) a person has in both official languages is evaluated.  Knowledge of the 1 st language is worth up to 16 points, while knowledge of the 2 nd language is worth up to 8.

14.  The number of years of paid work experience a person has in a recognized profession is evaluated.  1 year of experience is worth 15 points, while more than 4 years equals 21 points.

15.  Anyone between 21 and 49 receives 10 points. Two points are deducted for every year over or under that bracket.

16.  If a person has a job offer from a Canadian firm, or has a position waiting for them here, they receive 10 points.

17.  Points are given for how well an applicant would be able to meet the changing demands of Canada’s workforce.  Points are awarded for education, Canadian work experience, or relatives already living in Canada.