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History Of Canadian Immigration

Immigration Timeline

How did 9/11 affect Canada's immigration

1960's-80's

1869

A brief history of immigration from across the globe to Canada.

The white paper

Multiculturism policy

- Multiculturism policy (1976)

- Prime minister Pierre Trudeau announced multiculturism.

- A bilingual framwork was used as an official government policy

- This policy was to preserve cultural freedom.

- Government committed to support by assisting cultural groups.

- Also by encouraging intercultural exchange and assisting in the learning of English and French

Quebec immigration staff

Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

September 11, 2001.

- 24 Canadians died.

- The terrorist attack (9/11) caused US to close its airspace.

- This lead to hundreds of planes to divert to airports in Canada.

- This then lead Canada to pass an anti terrorism law

- The White Paper (1966)

- Policy document by the government to review immigration and to recommend restructuring.

- It was suggested Canada focus on recruiting qualified immigrants

- Also to tighten controls on sponsored immigration.

- Even though it was critisized, the foundations were laid in 1967

Sir John A. Macdonald.

- First act of Canadian immigration.

- Sir John A. Macdonald wanted to

enhance Canada's natural resources

by establishing immigration.

- Since then, race, desirability, and

integration has shaped immigration.

Multiculturism act

- 1988, a legislative framework was created to the existing policy of multiculturalism.

- The policy from 1976 needed revisions.

- This was to increase Canada's diverse racial and ethnic composition.

- This protected cultural heritage,

- Reduce discrimination

- Encourage implementation of multicultural programs

This lead Canada to be the first country to pass a national multiculturism law.

This law was highly controversial

- Due to the incompatibility with Canada's charter of rights and freedoms.

This act allowed 'secret' trials which included

- Preemptive detention

- expansive security

- surveillance powers.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Multiculturism mural from a school in British Columbia.

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Visit. Canadian Immigration Acts and Legislation | Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2023, from https://pier21.ca/research/immigration-history/canadian-immigration-acts-and-legislation#:~:text=Immigration%20Act%2C%201869,from%20exploitation%20upon%20their%20arrival.

9/11 and Canada. The Canadian Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canada-and-911#:~:text=The%20terrorist%20attacks%20in%20the,were%20diverted%20to%20Canadian%20airports.

The 1952 immigration act. Jose-Louis Jacome. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://en.jljacome.com/1952-immigration-act

News, B. (2022, February 14). Trudeau plans record number of immigrants to Canada through 2024 - BNN bloomberg. BNN. Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/trudeau-plans-record-number-of-immigrants-to-canada-through-2024-1.1723412#:~:text=Prime%20Minister%20Justin%20Trudeau's%20government,Levels%20Plan%20released%20on%20Monday.

- First major act since 1910

- Largely codified existing practices of immigration.

- Legislative framework was established

- Framwork was used to enact new orders and regulations

- Until 1957, non white/european made up only 5% of Canadian immigrants.

Justin Trudeau delivering his plans in a news conference in Ottawa.

Justin Trudeau.

- He plans to increase permanent residents to 447,000 in 2023.

- His plan is that the admissions will amount to 1.14% of the population.

- 60% of newcomers will qualify as economic immigrants

First official Canadian Citizenship Ceremony (1947)

The 1950's act changed the lives of many portugese people

By Saif Azad