Immigration: Key Concepts & Definitions

1. Immigration: Key Concepts & Definitions

2. Definitions: • 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. Canada’s Population is Made Up of Immigrants • 98% immigrants • We are known for our multicultural society; commonly described as being like a tossed salad or cultural mosaic

4. Sources of Immigrants • 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. Destinations of Immigrants • Today, most immigrants move to large cities • 2/3rds of immigrants live in ____________ , ____________ & ____________.

6. DISCUSS: Why would someone leave one country for another?

7. Reasons People Migrate:Push & Pull Factors • 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. Immigration Complications:Intervening Factors • 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. Apply What You Just Learned • Copy out this chart:

10. Sorting With a Partner • 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 • 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 67out of a possible 100 points in order to be accepted. The six criteria are:

12. 1) Education (25 points maximum) • 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. 2) Language Ability (24 points maximum) • The proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) a person has in both official languages is evaluated. • Knowledge of the 1st language is worth up to 16 points, while knowledge of the 2nd language is worth up to 8.

14. 3) Work Experience (21 points maximum) • 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. 4) Age (10 points maximum) • Anyone between 21 and 49 receives 10 points. Two points are deducted for every year over or under that bracket.

16. 5) Arranged Employment (10 points maximum) • If a person has a job offer from a Canadian firm, or has a position waiting for them here, they receive 10 points.

17. 6) Adaptability (10 points maximum) • 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.