Question 1

Leticia arrived in Canada as an immigrant 10 years ago.At that time, she was 30-years-old and healthy.Leticia's process of settlement and integration has been very stressful-she has had difficulty learning the language, has been chronically underemployed, and has made few friends in Canada.She now has type 2 diabetes and heart disease.What is Leticia's experience an example of?

Accepted Answer

The "healthy immigrant effect" refers to the phenomenon where immigrants often arrive in a new country healthier than the native-born population but their health may decline over time due to various stressors such as difficulty in language acquisition, underemployment, and social isolation, as seen in Leticia's case.

Question 2

Maria is an Italian citizen and has lived in Italy all her life.Her two sons moved to Canada 10 years ago, and they are now Canadian citizens.One of her sons asked her to come and live permanently with his family in Canada.He has started the immigration paperwork and has signed a legal undertaking of assistance that he will support her financially in Canada.If Maria is accepted, how will she immigrate to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Maria will be immigrating to Canada as a family class sponsorship, which is for individuals who are being sponsored by a close family member who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As Maria's son is a Canadian citizen and has signed the legal undertaking of assistance, he can sponsor his mother for permanent residency in Canada.

Question 3

The Canadian government overtly discriminated against particular groups at different times throughout Canadian immigration history.Which group has never received an apology from either the Government of Canada or the prime minister?

Accepted Answer

The Jewish refugees aboard the St. Louis have never received an apology from the Government of Canada or the prime minister.

Question 4

Following the bombing of Pearl Harbour during World War II, the Canadian government set up internment camps, confiscated personal property, and forced deportation for some immigrants and Canadian citizens.Which country were these individuals from?

Accepted Answer

The individuals who were interned, had their personal property confiscated, and were forced into deportation were mostly of Japanese descent. This action by the Canadian government was based on the false belief that Japanese Canadians posed a potential threat to national security during World War II.

Question 5

Once the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and Chinese labourers were no longer required, the Canadian government tried to discourage Chinese immigrants.What did the government impose to accomplish this?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian government imposed a head tax on Chinese immigrants to discourage their immigration. The tax started at $50 and increased to $100, $500, and then $1,000 per person, making it difficult for working-class Chinese to bring their families over to Canada. This was done to restrict Chinese immigration to Canada.

Question 6

During the period of 1919 to 1929, the criteria for being allowed to immigrate to Canada became more restrictive.Literacy tests and the identification of source countries were used to determine preferred immigrants.What is an example of an official "non-preferred" group?

Accepted Answer

Chinese immigrants were considered a "non-preferred" group during this period due to anti-Asian sentiment and the belief that they were taking jobs away from Canadians. They were subject to even more discriminatory policies than other non-preferred groups, such as a head tax and exclusionary legislation.

Question 7

Miguel is a citizen of Colombia and works there as a judge.When his life is threatened, he flees Colombia and moves temporarily to Ecuador.He applies at the Canadian Embassy in Ecuador as a person in need of protection.The Canadian government finds that Miguel meets the definition of a convention refugee and approves his application.What status is he granted?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Miguel is a citizen of Colombia and...

Question 8

When her community was attacked by armed militants, Juanita fled her home and went into hiding in another province in her own country.What do international refugee organizations call Juanita?

Accepted Answer

Juanita is classified as an internally displaced person (IDP) because she has fled her home but has not crossed international borders. IDPs are people who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disaster but have remained within the borders of their own country. Convention refugees are individuals who have fled their country of origin and have been recognized as refugees by the UNHCR, while economic migrants are individuals who move to another country primarily for economic reasons. Voluntary repatriates are individuals who voluntarily return to their country of origin or former habitual residence after having fled or being displaced.

Question 9

Why was the creation of a point system in 1967 to facilitate the immigration of skilled workers significant?

Accepted Answer

The creation of a point system in 1967 was significant because it emphasized a person's education and skills instead of their race, ethnicity, or country of origin. This helped to eliminate discriminatory attitudes in the immigration process and made admission to Canada fairer and more merit-based.

Question 10

What is the main reason that refugees come to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Refugees come to Canada mainly to seek protection from persecution in their home countries. They may be fleeing war, violence, and persecution based on their race, religion, or political views. Canada is known to provide a safe haven for refugees and asylum seekers.

Question 11

Irena has fled her home country-she is afraid of persecution because of her race.She has just arrived at the Canadian border seeking protection.Which term accurately describes Irena's current legal status in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Irena's current legal status in Canada is that of an asylum seeker, as she has arrived at the border seeking protection due to the fear of persecution. An asylum seeker is a person who has left their home country and is seeking protection in another country as a refugee, but legal recognition as a refugee has not yet been granted.

Question 12

As of 2015, which country is hosting the most refugees?

Accepted Answer

As of 2015, Turkey was hosting the most refugees with over 2.7 million refugees. This is followed by Pakistan with 1.6 million refugees and Lebanon with 1.1 million refugees. Canada and Germany are not among the top five countries hosting refugees.

Question 13

During the period from 1993 to 2010, there was a substantial increase in the number of people in which group?

Accepted Answer

During the period from 1993 to 2010, there was a substantial increase in the number of temporary foreign workers. This trend reflects changes in immigration policies and labor market demands in various countries, leading to a greater reliance on temporary foreign labor.

Question 14

Mohammad is a skilled worker living in Jordan and is looking to immigrate to Canada.Which immigration category would he apply to?

Accepted Answer

Mohammad, being a skilled worker, would likely apply under the economic class, which includes programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class. These programs prioritize applicants with skills and work experience that are in demand in Canada.

Question 15

What was the most significant outcome of the Singh decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada?

Accepted Answer

The Singh decision by the Supreme Court of Canada was significant because it mandated that all asylum seekers are entitled to a full oral hearing on the merits of their claim, leading to the creation of a new refugee determination system to comply with this requirement.

Question 16

During the Great Depression and World War II, what happened to the active recruitment of new immigrants to Canada?

Accepted Answer

During the Great Depression and World War II, the active recruitment of new immigrants to Canada ended for all groups except those from Britain and the United States. Canada wanted to maintain strong ties with its European allies, so immigrants from those countries were still encouraged to come. However, immigration from other countries was severely restricted during this time.

Question 17

Prime Minister King stated in 1947 in the House of Commons that "the people of Canada do not wish as a result of mass immigration to make a fundamental alteration in the character of our population." He was referring to the need for immigrants to Canada to do what?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister King's statement suggests that he believed immigrants should assimilate into Canadian culture rather than maintaining their own distinct cultural identities. This aligns with the policy of cultural assimilation that was prominent in Canada during the mid-20th century.

Question 18

What is the name of the agency that is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide?

Accepted Answer

The agency mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide is the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

Question 19

Petar lives in Greece and wants to immigrate to Canada.His immigration application is assessed using a point system that looks at his education, language proficiency in English and French, and other factors affecting his ability to settle successfully in Canada.If Petar's application is approved, which category will it be in?

Accepted Answer

The category that assesses applicants based on education, language proficiency, and other factors to determine their ability to successfully settle in Canada is the Federal Skilled Worker program. Therefore, Petar's application would most likely be under this category.

Question 20

The Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2002 needed to honour international obligations under the Convention Against Torture, so it expanded the definition of a refugee.Which class was added to the definition?

Accepted Answer

The class that was added to the definition of a refugee in the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2002 was “protected persons”. This new class included individuals who did not meet the definition of a Convention refugee but were still in need of protection due to the risk of torture, persecution, or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment in their home country. This expansion in definition was required to honour international obligations under the Convention Against Torture.

Quiz 8: Immigration