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Focus Questions
Focus Questions
9.1.8a: What factors influence immigration policies in Canada - economic, political, health, security
9.1.8b: How are changes to Canadian policies on immigration and refugees a reflection of world issues?
9.1.8c: What impact does increasing immigration have on Indigenous peoples and communities
9.1.8: How are provincial governments able to influence and implement immigration policies?
9.1.8e: How is the implementation of immigration policies in Québec an attempt to strengthen the French language in North America?
9.1.8f: What is the relationship between immigration policies in Canada and the rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
9.1.8g: To what extent does Canada benefit from immigration?
Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Think-Pair-Share
Think-Pair-Share
What words or images come to mind when you think of a "Canadian"?
How do people become Canadian citizens?
Why do you think people move to Canada?
How might immigration impact a country’s culture, economy, and population?
Quick Write
Quick Write
Think of the answers to these questions and what others contributed to the topic. Complete a quick-write using this prompt:
What impact do you think immigration has on a country's culture and society?
Sticky-Note Storm
Sticky-Note Storm
Record some notes on the impact of immigration on Canada on a sticky-note. Add it to the poster paper. We will review these periodically during this unit of study.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
accord - a formal agreement
asylum
protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country
a place offering protection and safety
economy - the resources and processes involved in the production of goods and services
demographics - to do with the characteristics of population
immigration - the process of people establishing homes, and often citizenship, in a country that is not their native country
labour force growth - the growth of the "labour force," or the number of people who can work
refugee - a person who seeks refuge in another country because of the danger or persecution in their home country
Laws Vs Policy
Laws Vs Policy
Laws describe principles or conditions that must be followed
Policy describes the objectives of the government inside the law
Example:
Immigration laws say who is allowed in Canada
Immigration policy sets the process for evaluating immigrant applications and how many people can be accepted as a citizen each year.
Canadian Immigration Policy
Canadian Immigration Policy
Quality of life in Canada
Free education and medical
Full family migration for the whole family
Numerous Social programs
Employment Insurance
Welfare Allowance
Pension Plan
Old Age Pension
Childcare Benefits
Offers shelter to those who are refugees
Possible citizenship after 3 years of arrival
Dual Citizenships
United Nations promotes Canada as being the best nation to live in
Minimal regulations for starting a business
National Policy
National Policy
Historically, many people immigrated to Canada because the government recruited people starting in the late 1800's as a way to:
promote Canadian industry
finish the railway
settle the west
The early government realized in order to create a country that was strong and prosperous, it had to connect each of the provinces with a railway. This would then help to settle the west, while promoting industry. This all has to do with building a strong economy.
What is Immigration Policy
What is Immigration Policy
The purpose of an immigration policy is to establish the laws and policies around immigration in order assure that Canada's best interests are maintained.
An immigration framework is important to Canada because:
it impacts the quality of life of Canadians
impacts the quality of life of those who are wanting to move to Canada
Why does Canada have an immigration policy that seems to be quite open?
Why does Canada have an immigration policy that seems to be quite open?
During times of employment shortages, Canada accepts more immigrants to help fill the demand for workers in certain jobs.
Immigration helps to create a unique culture mix of groups, which then helps each of us to learn from each other's beliefs, values and worldviews.
We have an obligation to shelter those who are in need of shelter because of war and other dangers in their native country.
However....
However....
the government has established a policy
the government has established a policy
that takes into account the
that takes into account the
SECURITY, HEALTH and QUALITY OF LIFE
SECURITY, HEALTH and QUALITY OF LIFE
of those who are already living in Canada.
of those who are already living in Canada.
Exit Slip
Exit Slip
Complete the exit slip found in your notes
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