Immigration to Canada

Multiculturalism stems from immigration, and immigration leads to multiculturalism. Without the different ethnic groups that exist within one country, there would be no cultural diversity. From the first settlers who were French, to the English who came from the British isles, to the gradual entrance of non-white ethnic groups, Canada has grown and evolved into a multicultural nation. Immigration is the backbone of Canada; “the chief support of a system or organization” (Backbone). Immigrants…

Final Exam: Examining the video’s by Andrew Gunadie Canada is a great country with an unimaginable number of qualities. However, many outsiders have a different perception of what it truly means to be Canadian. They connect Canada with things like “snow”, “Beavers” and the constant use of “eh”. Yet Canada is much more than what meets the eye, there are many values to being Canadian that other countries may not provided for their citizens. In the video “Canadian, Please” and “He’ll never be a…

Immigration has significantly added to Canadian identity and what it means to be Canadian because of the stages carved towards multiculturalism and a greater Canada. In fact one could argue that Canada was a multicultural place from the start. For instance the first people to live on the land were the Aboriginals from Asia, then the European Settlers, to Africans, and even Latin Americans. The Chinese Immigration act in 1923, the celebration of the two millionth immigrant since confederation in…

Canada is a country not to be proud of because of their treatment of minority groups in World War 1, and World War 2, minority groups such as First Nations were put into residential schools. Chinese were forced to pay a head tax. German Canadians were put into internment camps, many of these groups were treated differently than “normal” Canadian citizens. In conclusion Canadian minority groups were treated poorly. Canada is not a country to be proud of because of their treatment of specific…

Looking at Canada we see one of the most supported Countries in the World, helping to support many laws, such as: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Youth Justice Criminal Act, and Immigration Policies. All these laws reinforce Canadian society with positive and negative effects. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was created in 1982, with this Canadian citizens can challenge court laws when something seems unconstitutional. Therefore the Charter of Rights and Freedoms effectively protects…

In Singh v. Canada, Minister of Employment and Immigration, 1985, the Supreme Court of Canada gave everyone who is physically present on Canadian soil the same Charter rights and protections as Canadian citizen. After this decision, it brought on many changes in the refugee system causing many problems to arise in our society. This decision was incorrect, as it endangers our citizens, encourages and benefits illegals, it costs out government millions of unnecessary dollars, and takes away from…

adapting to the change of climate, adjusting to the different culture and learning how to speak English is a way of survival? Throughout the history of Canada, immigration has become a part of our countries fabric, which began centuries ago. Canada is a country where we welcome anyone from any descent or displaced country to come and live in peace. Canada is both a multicultural and multiethnic country where individuals from diverse parts of the world have chosen to live. Immigrants and…

Canada is a large country filled with provinces that range in cultural distinctiveness, political life and overall economic goals. In a sense, each province is unique from one another and can be seen as a “small world” within a larger Canadian context. In the article titled: “Small Worlds of Diversity: Views Toward Immigration and Racial Minorities in Canadian Provinces”, Antoine Bilodeau, Luc Turgeon and Ekrem Karakoc examine each province’s views on immigration and racial minorities by…

‘melting pot’ have emerged in North America as concepts to explain Canada and the United States’ relationship with immigration and cultural pluralism. Canada is often referred to as a mosaic due to its rich multiculturalism, while the US is considered a "Melting Pot". Like a mosaic, Canada celebrates and honors various cultural groups while the US wants citizens to "melt" and assimilate into one culture -- the American culture. In Canada, multiculturalism contributes and establishes Canadian…

permitted to appeal to the Immigration Appels Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board. The IAD hears four types of appeals which are, sponsorship appeals, removal orders, residency obligations, and minster’s appeals of an IAD decision. Marco’s application to become a permanent resident does not fall under one of the four appeal options. Since Marco is applying to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker, he will have to make an appeal to the Federal Court of Canada or he can re-apply. 5.…