...Introduction Canada boasts about being a multi-cultural mosaic, a land of opportunity, with a vision to build “a stronger Canada – a safe and secure country with a shared bond of citizenship and values; a country that continues to support our humanitarian tradition and draws the best from the world to help build a nation that is economically, socially and culturally prosperous” (Government of Canada, 2011). Yet a look at the income statistics for Canadian immigrants makes one wonder whom is prospering economically. Are Canadian immigrants given equal economic opportunity when they arrive here, or are they subject to economic inequality? To answer this question, one can first look at earnings statistics and reports from Statistics Canada. This information can provide basic earnings information on immigrants, which will show how much Canadian immigrants earn in comparison to their native Canadian counterparts. A few drawbacks of using this information are that the statistics haven’t been updated since 2006, so the numbers may not be completely accurate, and numbers alone do not tell the whole story. As such, peer reviewed research articles and papers on the subject of economic inequality in Canadian immigrants can be used. These articles and papers provide both qualitative and quantitative information that paints a clearer picture of the situation. However, many of these papers are usually biased towards writer’s point-of-view, so there may be a lack of complete information...
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...THE CANADIAN HISTORY OF IMMIGRATNT WORKERS Canadian labour history is tainted by hatred, discrimination and fear of immigrant workers and immigration. This stems in part from Government sponsored racism and the capitalistic use of immigration as a means to defy the labour movement. We can start with the stereotyping and discrimination of the Irish in the 1840’s, our first large scale exploitable labour pool and move right through to today’s racial profiling and cultural unacceptance of Arabs and east Indians. Through our history the acceptance of immigrants gradually improve but even today we haven’t achieved an acceptable level of tolerance. Were not perfect but we eventually seem to learn from the mistakes of our past. After Mackenzie King and into the sixties government supported racism through our immigration department seemed on the decline. With the 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms Act being signed into the constitution we took a huge leap forward. However, this doesn’t erase a past full of discrimination and exploitation of immigrants by government, employers and labour. In Canadian history immigrant workers have been racially stereotyped, discriminated against and subjected to differing levels of acceptance within Canadian culture and the working class society. Immigrant workers found themselves in varying levels of distress upon arrival to Canada, being exploited by employers, shunned by labour and oppressed as second class citizens by government. This may be...
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...Federal Skilled Worker Program 4.4 Temporary Foreign Worker Program 4.0 Policy Outcomes 5.5 Labour Supply 5.6 Keynesian Theory – Aggregate Supply and Demand 5.7 Demands for Goods and Service 5.8 ADI/IA – Aggregate Demand and Inflation 5.9 Aggregate Supply 5.10 Multiplier effect 5.11 Money market 5.12 Short Term/Long Term Immigration Impacts on GDP 5.0 Policy Recommendations 1.0 Executive Summary The World Bank (2014) identifies Canada as having the 11th largest economy in the world with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $1.82 trillion in 2013 with a population of 35 million (Canada 2013). Immigration has been a crucial element of the development and generation of revenue for the country. Skilled workers play a vital role in the growth of the Canadian economy and range from general skilled workers, professionals as well as business immigrants and foreign investors. There is evidence demonstrating that immigrants do experience some challenges assimilating and this does cause some fiscal burden as more social support is required. Delays integrating into the social system impact numerous social resources and prolong the ability to generate a contributing income to the GDP. The economic entry immigration policy consists of two component including the skilled worker and temporary foreign worker. Although the temporary foreign worker does make up 40%...
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...Understanding Pro-Immigration Attitudes in Canada In September 2015, Denmark’s immigration ministry published an advertisement in several newspapers in Lebanon, a country that hosts over one million Syrian refugees, to discourage refugees from coming to Denmark. The ad listed many reasons that portray Denmark as a wrong destination for refugees (Denmark advert in Lebanon, 2015). Although it was not stated explicitly, the message was very clear: refugees are not welcome in Denmark. This negative attitude towards immigrants is not exclusive to Denmark. In fact, most European countries have followed suit and have shown an attitude that ranges from reluctant to hostile. Even in a country like the United States that has been known as a “nation of...
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...Immigration July 15, 2016 I agree with many of your points, you have addressed some vital points. I myself an immigrant, but I don’t think bringing refugees or immigrants is not always a healthy decision for nation’s economy. From economic point, how this refugee or immigrant enhance GDP when he or she doesn’t even speak a single English word. I see all the Regina Open Door, Saskatoon Open Door or newcomer centre across the country are filled with new refugees who can barely communicate. Not knowing English is not a fault, but for teaching them basic English government (especially federal government) have to spend millions of dollars, moreover they are receiving fund about $1000-$1400 (depend no. of family members) from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). There are many potential students in Canada who can’t even afford to go to University or colleges. Many high school or elementary school students living in pathetic situation; many of them have to stand in the line at Salvation Army or Regina Food Bank for food instead of going to school. A nation is obliged to feed its citizen first. Beside these organizations like Regina Open Door, Saskatoon Open Door are highly subsidized or almost completely funded by Government. Why government should spend millions of dollars on those who didn’t even spend a single penny on country’s GDP yet, while lots of people, especially in reserve, are striving for food, malnutrition and living in unhealthy environment. Lets a take a deeper...
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...in Canada have to go through the new eligibility requirements for the year 2014. Especially for the skilled worker segment, the new eligibility rules are important, as it has been modified to suit the requirement of the Canadian government. The experts are stating that, the new changes in the eligibility criteria are for the betterment of the economic conditions of Canada. The rules, which have been changed, will give those skilled workers a chance that is capable to contribute to the enhancement of economic condition. According to the Canadian immigration minister, Jason Kenny, the immigration services will be starting for the year 2014 on May 4 and will disclose the new changes in the immigration rules. (Bells, 2014) Even the Canadian government has clearly stated that, the new changes, which have been implemented in the visa process, will give chance to the young generation who are capable to support the present and future economic conditions. According to the experts, the requirement of young and eligible candidates is because of people retiring from different job sectors. With possible forecast of job expansion, it has become a concern for the Canadian government because of which they are expecting to hire younger candidates more so that they can sustain to suit the requirement of the companies willing to expand their business workings. What will be the criteria level for availing a visa to Canada? Although detailed criteria for availing a Canada visa...
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...As Canada’s immigrant population grows and diversifies, the challenges facing that sector of the population expand as well. More and more immigrant families move here to start better lives and lifestyles usually through better employment opportunities. This paper will examine some of the continuing obstacles that newcomers face. Immigrant families and immigrants in Canada have a difficult time entering the labour market notwithstanding exemplary educational credentials and extensive professional work experience. These are the result of prioritizing Canadian education and experience, which conceal elements of racism. The consequences are that invisible barriers are put into place; they deny fair access to work and limit the advancement of newcomers socially and economically. Many third-world immigrants to Canada must qualify for entry by demonstrating academic proficiencies and accreditations, which include post-secondary degrees or more. They are well-educated people with professional skills in areas the Canadian economy needs support. Immigrants are eager to continue their careers but soon find a need to reinvent themselves (Omidvar). This is something of a catch-22: their extant educations are what confirm their desirability as immigrants yet Canada employers fail to recognize or accredit foreign educations with any sense of equivalency. Except in rare cases, like the university professoriate or countries like Great Britain or the United States, the extent of an applicant’s...
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...Viewpoint #1- Chuck Lee, Chinese Head Tax Payer a. I am thinking whether the 1920s was a period of progress or decline from the point of view of. Chuck Lee, Chinese Head Tax Payer. According to the evidence I saw, Chuck Lee paid a $500 head tax to enter Canada in 1906. However, sometime after 1926, he went back to China to get married. After his marriage, his wife continued to live in China due to the immigration laws of Canada which at the time, were prohibiting Chinese immigration. The Chinese Immigration Act was a law to keep Chinese from entering Canada. However, for the Chinese already in Canada, they were allowed to take trips back home for a maximum of 2 years, no more. b. I think. describe the topic from your viewpoint. Be an actor...
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...Integration to Canadian Society This paper will examine the difficulties immigrants have when they arrive in Canada with respect to assimilation of language, transferability of education in finding a job in Canada and training that exists for the newly landed immigrant. We will also touch the difficulties it poses for Canadian citizens in dealing with this influx of immigrants into our urbanized centers. Anglo Canadians have quickly become a minority and continue to become a shrinking minority. Immigrants arriving to Canada in most cases believe that they have made the right choice to leave their homeland in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their children. After all Canada has a global reputation as being one of the best countries in the world for many reasons. There is free healthcare available and educational opportunities if so desired as well as many provincial social services in place to help new immigrants transition into Canadian society. Some immigrants leave there come country because of instability within their government causing national unrest and dangerous circumstances for ordinary citizens. In other cases immigration can occur simply because they are seeking a better opportunities in life. Up until 1960’s “Canada’s immigration objective was to attract more British and American immigrants, as well as immigrants from the “preferred countries” of central and northern Europe” [4] Canada’s immigration policy after 1960 has historically been very relaxed...
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...Canadian Identity? When you first entered Canada and now, has it changed? Canadian Identity is someone that can be identified as a Canadian. To be a Canadian there are different ways that you could identify yourself as a Canadian whether as an immigrant who became a citizen or Canadian born. Before I came in here I was expected to be a citizen as I was a “highly skilled worker” and entered here with my Public Relations, and came knowing already that Canada was the best place to live in the world, not America. I came with high expectations and with the mindset of living a better life which of course we are all living now. So in a recall, identity gives you the rights as a citizen and causes national pride for...
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...Literature review In my research proposal I decided to conduct a study based on undocumented immigrants in Canada and find out whether they have access to services in institutions and what are those services provided in Canada for those who have no legal status and need medical assistance for visible or non-visible disabilities. However, I acknowledge that the population I chose to do my research with, it is difficult to reach as many undocumented migrants -in despite of the reasons why they have no legal status, are afraid to be deported to their home country by the police and immigration officials. As part of my strategy to reach undocumented participants, I wanted to use the snowball method as it is more feasible to contact this population...
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...one of the leading countries to accept immigrants from all over the world. The United States government has had many opinions on this subject. Although controversial, immigration has shown to be beneficial to both the immigrant and the country. There are many laws that have been passed concerning United States immigration. One law of many concerning immigration is the Immigration Act of 1891, which creates the Bureau of Immigration...The act also calls for the deportation of people who entered the country illegally, and denies entry for polygamous, the mentally...
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...Canada: A People’s History, Episode 17 | K/U | T | C | A | Student Mark | | | | | Possible Mark | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | Hard Times 1. What difficulties did the people face with the recession of the 1980s? List at least five. (A: /5) * Inflation rates increased, which caused prices to increase a lot * Unemployment rates increased * Mortgage rate increased (causing people to move out of their houses) * Industrialized world is in recession * Managements became more aggressive which lead the unions to become more intimidated and offensive than before. Solidarity 1. Inflation caused governments to cut back on social programs and civil service jobs. What did the workers call for and why? (K: /1) The workers felt outraged and then decided on a movement. People in the movement protest for democracy and wanting it now. A rapidly organized collation, known as solidarity, the movement calls for a general strike. It is the biggest social protest in British Columbia. 2. Who supported the government and why? (K: /1) Many people from the private sector support the government, like business men. 3. Who was watching the action in British Columbia and why? (K: /1) The other government watched the action in British Columbia because people will start rioting if Bill Bennet wins. The Night of Long Knives 1. What was Trudeau's goal regarding the Constitution? (K: /1) Trudeau’s goal regarding the constitution was to bring home the Canadian Constitution...
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...Chapter One Canadian Constitution * THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT IN CANADA!!!!!!!!!!! * Has the roles of ALL levels of the government and describes how they work together * Governor General * Executive * Legislative * Judicial * Also has things like ooooh, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms British Monarch * The governor general is the Queen’s representative here in Canada * They are the formal head of state * So no real power… * Considered part of the executive and legislative branch The Executive Branch * Prime Minister and the Cabinet are part of the executive * To become PM, you have to lead a political party and win the most seats in the HofC * The cabinet is chosen by the PM and they come from his political party * Makes most laws and goes through the process to enact them * Basically runs the government through the days * Cabinet ministers are given portfolios that they are responsible for * They research issues and help to propose laws from their portfolio * Ex. Agriculture, justice, foreign affairs are types of portfolios * Each cabinet runs their own affairs which is the day to day activity of the government. * Each cabinet minister has their own staff to help them Political Parties * Whoever has the most seats leads the government * Candidates run for election, party with most votes form government * Are considered organizations...
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...Undocumented Workers Undocumented workers are present in every country, especially in America; the government is trying to cut the number of its undocumented or illegal workers. But are undocumented workers ruining economy or supporting it, are they stealing jobs from local people or just taking unattractive jobs? Issue of undocumented or illegal workers is very complex, but I will try to find out the truth in my research. Once I had been in a small resort city and asked an owner of a small ice-cream place why most of the workers were foreigners. She told me that usually foreigners are more reliable and responsible and are more afraid of losing their jobs then American workers. That was the reason why every summer she tried to hire foreigners as first opinion and only than American workers. Is this an example of discrimination? I would not say so. Employer is interested to hire employees that would be able to perform their job in the best way. It just happened so that in a low paid hard jobs immigrants perform much better then American workers. Not only because this “low salary” is much higher than in their home country, but also because American workers are not willing to work hard for low salary. As a result, I would like to say the undocumented workers are supporting current American economy. Currently there are 11 million undocumented workers in the U.S. Mexicans constitute the huge part of the undocumented population as 57%, 23% are from other Latin countries, almost 10%...
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