...The Economic Impact of Immigration Within Canada There has been an appeal in immigrating to Canada ever since the early 1800’s, but only in the past seventy years have we seen drastic changes in domestic immigration law and policy. Most notably Canada has received recognition for its Immigration Act of 1976 as well as our current Immigration and Refugee Protection Act from 2002. Canadian immigration is still evolving today and currently Canada is known as a country with a broad immigration policy that is reflected in the countries ethnic diversity. Policy goals, selectivity and trade are three prominent aspects of Canadian immigration that I have found compelling journal articles written on. Although every aspect of immigration has its differences, they all similarly share a united end common goal of further benefiting Canada. Economics is a similarity that plays a large role in each aspect and article, from strategically selecting immigrants that will quickly economically assimilate to using immigration to increase trade flow from foreign countries. Although in contrast – the article that I have found to obtain the most compelling argument on Canadian immigration policy is the one that disagrees with using immigration solely for economic means, it implicitly states that immigration policy should not solely be seen in economic benefits but that it should be seen as primarily a cultural, social and humanitarian policy opposed to an economic one. In the first article I examined...
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... SOC/315 Media Reaction The illegal immigration is the act of violating American immigration policies and laws by entering or remaining in the country without receiving authorization from the federal government. We have seen that immigration is a big issue here in the United States was as before it wasn’t an issue. The origin of illegal immigration was in the late nineteenth century. ❖ 1875 the federal law passed that no convicts and prostitutes are to enter the United States. ❖ 1882 President Chester Arthur allowed almost no Chinese immigrants in the United States. ❖ 1892 Ellis Island in New York was a federal immigration station that ended in 1954 in processing over 12 million legal immigrants that was to prove their identities. ❖ 1921 Congress passed a Quota law that only 357,000 immigrants a year are to enter the United States. By 1929 it was reduced to 157,000. ❖ In 2007 Edward Kennedy held a firm hold on the immigration reform that his supported while others tried to delay by hammering out more of the details on the bill. Edward Kennedy was one of the architects of the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1965. He was the United States Senators of Massachusetts and served almost 47 years and was known as one of his major players on the immigration reform. And what the immigration reform does is that it supports or not supports the primary numbers of immigrants are in the United...
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...The following report is about the immigration in America. The report contains the thesis about the immigration in America. The main research is based on the immigration in America and its impact on people of America. It can be seen that there is a clear difference between the Melting Pot (book) and the Lost Boys of Sudan movie with regard to the theory of immigration in America. Immigration is the flow of population from one place to another or from one country to another. The reasons behind immigration can be various depending on the circumstances faced by the population. It can be better employment opportunities, better living standards, education facilities or economic or political scenarios that cause people to move from one place to another. Out of the various countries in the world that face the immigration, America faces the highest rate of immigration amongst other countries like Europe, Australia, and China etc. There are both positive and negative aspects of immigration in a country. The positive aspects can be attributed to the infiltration of more talented work forces coming from a country and on the other hand, considering the negative point of immigration, it increases the struggle and competition among the natives and the people that are resident in that particular country. For many decades, large American cities and east and west coast states have been under the influence of immigration and America has been considered as the country containing...
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...of Citizenship and Immigration 1. 2. 3. 9 Simpson J. certified the following as a “serious question of general importance” under s. 83(1) of the Immigration Act: “Given that the Immigration Act does not expressly incorporate the language of Canada’s international obligations with respect to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, must federal immigration authorities treat the best interests of the Canadian child as a primary consideration in assessing an applicant under s. 114(2) of the Immigration Act?” 4. 5. 6. There are several factors in which determine the content of procedural fairness, according to the Supreme Court. As written in Knight v. Indian Head School Division No.19, ,(1990), “the concept of procedural fairness is eminently variable and its content is to be decided in the specific context of each case”. This refers to the basis that there are no two cases alike, thus there is no standard definition for what is fair in all cases, as fairness varies according to the circumstances. The duty of procedural fairness is to make sure that decisions made on the administrative level are done so in a manner that is fair, and appropriate to the context in which the decision is being based on. 7. 8. 9. 10. In making their decision, immigration officers are forced to make H&C decisions, (Humanitarian and Compassionate considerations). The immigration officers who make...
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...United States Immigration Policies The concept of immigration has been in the realm of the United States for as long as it has existed. Legal immigration has been welcomed in the United States. Immigration is not a new issue, for it has been a topic to debate on for quite a while now, the only difference is, the arguments have become more intense. Whether it was a warm or cold welcoming, the idea of immigration has continued to occur. Although the essence of immigration started centuries ago with Mass Migration, the excessive overflow of immigration peaked at Ellis Island in 1907, with about 1 million immigrants being processed. Today, the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau accounted 12 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the country. By 1925, Ellis Island became known as the primary detention and deportation-processing center. According to the Congressional Budget Office there are a number of reason whys immigration has continued for so long. For example, immigration is known to reunite families by admitting immigrants with families that are currently in the United States. Further more, our country admits specific skilled workers for their own benefits and protects refugees that are already in danger in their own country. The most important reason why immigration is currently progressing in the U.S. is because the idea of diversity is important. Now, there are three different types of admissions, Permanent, Temporary, and Illegal Immigration. Permanent admissions contain...
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...The first people to migrate to the United States “the nation of immigrants” were the English settlers in 1607. Since then the immigration population has grown extendedly, and now there are “More than 10 million undocumented aliens currently reside in the U.S., and that population is growing by 700,000 per year.” [1] Even though the United Sates started as a nation of immigrants; immigration has become an extraordinarily controversial issue in the country for the past years. This is because it now features human rights, refugee crisis, and the national security among others. Immigrants should face the consequences of their actions and get right with the law in order to be part of the country. The government has been currently addressing the...
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...Margin of Illegal Immigration Keith Rulli HUM 111 12-23-2012 Stephanie Washington Shrinking The Allowable Margin of Illegal Immigration With the U.S. citizens and government both aware of the immigration crisis in this country, it is not the time for the government to blink or lollygag in bringing about resolutions. A proper strategy will cause the appropriate change to the situation, and with it a peace will come to this country. The irony of the situation is that it may only come after amnesty is granted toward the current ballpark figure of 12,000,000 illegal immigrants in this country. Otherwise, immigration would remain a vehement issue. The scope of issues regarding immigration is immense because of its impact on American productivity and the American way of life for so many people. Individuals and groups from many different walks of life and different professional fields hold diverse views. Some of the main standpoints from which the situation can be viewed include racial, economical (costs and benefits), environmental, legal, health care, education, political, and family (especially children). Altogether, the plan for Immigration Reform proposed by the Obama administration has great potential to curb problems arising from illegal immigration, close some of the loopholes in the American system, and reinforce the legitimacy of America's laws, policies, values, and the interests of this nation. One of the points of debate in immigration policy is whether the...
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...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 compared to some other countries such as the United States and Europe. I view this as a double sided coin, good and bad. I am in no way opposed to human equality however I feel that our Anglo Saxon roots of what Canada has been founded on has been displaced by millions of immigrants to a degree that Canada is no longer what it was designed to be based on Anglo Saxon culture, morals, and...
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...Australia, which is a relatively high-immigration country and a popular nation to immigrants all around the world. Since ancient time, Australia attracts a mass of immigrants to study or work because of the clean natural environment, biology diversity and rich natural resources, perfect education system as well as the multicultural society (Ehow, n.d.). It should be acknowledged that immigration has played an integral role in Australia’s population increase and economic development (Migration Expert, n.d.). The immigration in Australia has undergone a long-term process. Firstly, indigenous inhabitants have lived in Australia for approximately 40,000 years. On 26 January 1788, a date known as ‘Australia Day’ at present, the Britain’s first...
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...Name: Brigitte M. Jones__________ Date:_11/23/08_______________________ Persuasive Speech Outline: Topic/Title: _ Illegal Immigration Introduction: Purpose: To persuade the audience about illegal immigration. Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience about illegal immigrants wanting to better themselves and make a future for their families. Attention getter: Over the years, a dispute has arisen over the issue of illegal immigration in the United States. Although there had been an open door policy on immigration for many years before, today individuals have a different perspective on the situation. Preview statement: While the differences in the contradictory and racist immigration laws are relevant, individuals should understand that “illegal immigrants” only desire to provide for their families, as well as, give their children a future, something that is economically impossible elsewhere, specifically Mexico. Body: I. Main point #1: Many individuals would agree that racism should be prohibited. It is negative approach that only results in more controversy. The United States immigration laws are inconsistent and racist. Does that mean they should be forbidden? A. Support for #1: “The United States was created as a nation of immigrants who left Europe for political, religious, and economic reasons” (Katel 404). They wanted to better their lives in order to have hope for a future. An example of the inconsistency “[i]n the 19th century, thousands of were antisuch Chinese...
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...Introduction 1 2. History 1 3. Reason for the Large Scale of Immigration 3 4. Policy and Regulation 4 5. Problems 7 5.1. Illegal Immigration 7 5.2. Religious and Cultural Conflicts among Immigrants and Natives 9 5.3. Social Unrest 11 5.4. Affecting the Education System 12 6. Solutions 14 7. Concession 17 7.1. Alleviate the Pressure of Aging Problem in EU 17 7.2. Boost the economy in Europe 18 8. Conclusion 19 9. Bibliography 19 1. Introduction The issue of immigration has been the hot debated topic in the European Union for a long time. And there is obvious evidence that the upsurge of immigration into the Europe will not be calmed down within a short time. The European Union has developed its competences in the fields of policies and regulations regarding the immigration issue. But the problems still exist and more things need to be done for creating a better balance. The report will first quickly go over the history of human migration and reasons for the recent large scale of immigration into Europe will be analyzed. After, the policies and regulations implemented by nations of Europe and the European Union will be introduced before going deep into the problems brought up by immigration. Then some solutions as to how to settle the current problems will be provided and concessions will be made to maintain a balanced and objective knowledge of the influences of immigration. 2. History While there is no doubt that migration has...
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...Immigration in the UK Abstract: This paper illustrates a survey that was carried out in Leeds regarding people’s thought about immigration in the UK. Moreover, a discussion about the different answers of candidates is shown in this project. Finally rather interesting views were also observed. Introduction: Immigration has had a huge impact in the UK since 1998 on Britain, according to The Office of National Statics net immigration in Britain has been at an unmatched level over the last decade and is expected to the same. In this report it is going to be explained how immigration has affected the lifestyle in the country. The main aspect that is being affected in the country is the relation between economy and the rapid population growth that directly relates to the increase of the housing rates. The most important questions that rose from this research are the following ones: What is the impact of immigration in the UK? (Food, house rates, employment and culture) What is the effect in economy? How does it affect British people? How does the government tend to deal with immigration? How are the government parties going to deal with immigration in the upcoming elections? Is immigration affecting the country in a positive or negative way? Did immigration improve Britain? Data Collection Methods: 10 people were asked the questions above and their answers were voice recorded in a mobile phone. (The source is the author) One sample from England claimed that...
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...education, those in diplomatic services, skilled labors, athletes, efficient scientists and physicians. What are the factors that encourage or compel people to join the deluge of migration is a vast subject for research. Unlike the other countries the growing number of immigrants from African countries is entering the stream of immigration to United States. The history of African migration begins with slavery. The post war political economy considerably promoted the African immigrants to prefer United States as their major destination. United States has been highly benefited for decades by the African immigrants to gain all its achievements. The nation today includes people from all parts of the world, with a variety of race, complexion, beliefs and ethnicity which have made the nation an agglomeration of various cultures. The noteworthy reasons for this inundation could be categorized as historic reasons, globalization, civil wars and human rights violations, labor shortage in The US, immigration policies, and economic instability in home land. Historic elements contribute to migration The condition that brought Africans to the land of America was entirely different from that of today. The first Africans were not influenced by ‘the push pulls’ factors but they were taken by force as slaves. The arrival of African slaves greatly impacted the socio, economic culture of United States. “By the mid 1800s people of African decent were craftsmen, teamsters, porters, and domestic as well as...
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...hunt and live off the land in this new America. As time went by and the Europeans became comfortable, they no longer need the Native American people. The Native American people were in the way, they had land that the growing population of the Europeans wanted and needed. This was the start of many treaties that the American Government would make the Native people, and the start for racism against them. Out of all the treaties that the American Government made with the Native People, they kept all of them, but the United States only kept half of the treaties. For federal policies, American government gives an immense amount of respect to such diverse cultures and groups, but where is the respect for the Indians. When the United States first became an independent nation, it adopted the European policies towards these native peoples, but over the course of two centuries the U.S. adapted its own widely varying policies regarding the changing perspectives and necessities of Native American supervision. At times the federal government recognized the Indians as self-governing, independent political communities with varying cultural identities. According the text book, I think Native American is subordinate group. Because, native is significantly less control or power over their own lives than do the member of dominant group....
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...very tough. For the first 50 years of federation Australia, this country was a monocultural ‘British’ society. Most migrants came from Britain. Since the late 1940s, more people from different countries immigrate to Australia. Most of them are European migrants after World War II. This phenomenon triggered defensive reactions by the previous dominant of Anglo-Australians (Nichols, 2011). The dominant wanted to assimilate the immigrants at the first stage, but some conflicts occurred during this process. Then, the immigration policy has been changed from assimilationsm to multiculturalism. After the start of federation of Australia in 1901, the government utilized White Australia Policy to all Australians, preventing anyone to enter Australia unless they were from Britain and trying to make this country into an English-speaking, Anglo-Australian cultural one. At that time, English is the first language being spoken by above 95 per cent people in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2002). Britain was considered as the mother country and the majority of people were willing to keep it that way. As a result, the immigration policy’s purpose was to restrict immigrants from non-white countries in the excuse from economic protection to outright racism (Gibb 1973). The White Australia Policy failed to last for a long time as long as more immigrants’ arrival. Because the war caused...
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