Exam 6: Ethnocultural minorities

In recent years, the bulk of immigrants to Canada have come from the Caribbean.

Some critics argue that multiculturalism emphasizes our differences rather than our similarities as Canadians.

Economists agree that immigration has a tremendous effect on the unemployment rate.

The Chrétien government enacted a new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in 2002.What was one of its objectives?

What were the basic objectives of Trudeau's multiculturalism policy?

Which of the following is NOT a category of permanent residents?

What are some of the key changes in immigration policy since the early 1900s? Is the current immigration policy assisting or hindering the wellbeing of current and future immigrants into Canada?

The Conservative party recently found itself with the largest representation of visible minority MPs in its caucus.

Which urban area has the largest composition of non-Caucasians?

Which clause in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms does NOT address the concerns of ethnocultural minorities?

Britain was the leading source of immigrants between 1900 and 1965.

Which statement best describes the term "multiculturalism" as understood in Canada?

Since the new EI reforms were introduced in 2012, the government claims that employers must show equal treatment to both unemployed Canadians and foreign workers.

The term "allophone" refers to those whose mother tongue is either English of French.

What amendment was made to the Immigration Act in the 1960s?

Trace the history of immigration patterns in Canada from the 1860s to the present.

What approach best describes Canadian ethnoculture during the pre-1970s period?

Immigration is a concurrent constitutional responsibility between both the federal and provincial governments.

Why was there a backlash toward immigrants and visible minorities in the 1990s?

What are some of the advancements in Canadian policies that have contributed toward creating equality and overcoming discrimination among ethnic Canadians?