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Immigration in Canada

Immigration in Canada. Better treatment was given to cultures similar to Canada’s because they made the best immigrants, like Britain and USA.

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Immigration in Canada

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  1. Immigration in Canada

  2. Better treatment was given to cultures similar to Canada’s because they made the best immigrants, like Britain and USA.

  3. People from other places like India, Asia and Africa experienced discrimination, or unfair treatment, because they were a different race, religion, culture, or spoke a different language.

  4. Examples of Racist Immigration Policy in Canada • African-American farmers from the USA were turned back at the border in the early 1900s because officials said they weren’t suited to our climate. • The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 forbade the entry of Chinese people into Canada. The law was not changed until 1947.

  5. Before 1945 The government moved the First Nations people onto reserves in the west, and offered free land to immigrants advertising for new settlers in Great Britain, and the United States. From 1919 to 1929, 1.3 million people moved to Canada.

  6. Great Depression When the Depression caused widespread unemployment, the government had to change its policy. The government now discouraged immigration. Question: Why would the government discourage immigration because of unemployment?

  7. Canada would not even allow Jewish Immigrants fleeing from Nazi occupied Germany. In 1939, fewer than 4000 Jewish refugees found safety in Canada.

  8. The St. Louis - 1939 One thousand refugees sailed from Germany in May, 1939, but were not allowed to land in Cuba, USA, or Canada.

  9. When asked how many Jewish refugees Canada would take, a government official responded, “None is too many.”

  10. During and After World War Two WWII caused many changes in Canada. Canada finally became more sensitive to those suffering due to the war and began to react more positively to those seeking refuge here. Canada also needed workers again for the post-war boom in industry. In 1947, Canada began to take refugees for humanitarian reasons.

  11. The Walnut - 1948 • 348 refugees crammed on a naval ship designed for a crew of 14. • Ship departed from Sweeden and took 4 weeks to reach Syndey, NS. • Escaping the Soviet Union

  12. Today’s Immigration Policy The new policy was designed to end discrimination based on religion, race, and colour. People wanting to immigrate to Canada must apply for citizenship.

  13. These applicants must meet a point system to prove that their move to Canada will be positive for Canada as well as for the applicants. • Points are given for: • Speaking French or English • Having an education, work experience, or training • Being entrepreneurs who will start a business upon entering the country.

  14. Refugees Refugees are people who are forced to leave their homes because they fear for their safety.

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