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New Settlers to the Prairies
The federal and provincial governments conducted an open Canadian immigration that brought new settlers to the prairies. (Bumsted 286) -
New Provisions in the Immigration Act
Men and their dependants who were able to do full-time physical work were restricted from immigration and the Cabinet were given powers to pass regulations in regards to immigration. (Bain) -
First wave of Immigrants
During 1905-1914, approximately 2.8 million people immigrated to Canada which includes the Germans, Hungarians, Norwegians, Swedish and Icelandic. (Brearton) -
Orders-in-Council were passed
Asian immigration was limited to farm workers, female domestics and their dependants, but immigrants from the US, Britain, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Newfoundland accepted by the immigration. Also, immigrants should have a recommendation of a Canadian immigration or British diplomat in able for them to be issued a passport. (Bain) -
Coming of the War Brides
After World War II, European and British war brides arrived in Canada. (Bumsted 380) -
The First Sponsorship Provision in Canadian Immigration
This policy allowed Canadian residents to sponsor their relatives. (Bumsted 380) -
Refugee Families from the Arab-Israeli Conflict
39 refugee families from the Arab-Israeli conflict were admitted to Canada. (Bumsted 380) -
Coming of the Hungarian Refugees
The Canadian government implemented a special program for the Hungarian refugees, offering them free transport, instead of loans. Thousands of Hungarians arrived in the early months of 1957 over 200 chartered flights and more than 37,000 Hungarians arrived in less than a year. ("Brief history of Canada's responses to refugees") -
World Refugee Year
Canada admitted 325 tubercular refugees and their families which is the first time Canada waived its health requirements for refugees. ("Brief History of Canada's responses to refugees") -
Canada changed its rules for Foreign armies
This allowed deserters from foreign armies to receive landed immigrant status and opened the door for US Citizens opposed to participate in the Vietnam War. ("Brief history of Canada's responses to refugees") -
The Signing of the Convention About the Status of the Refugees
Canada signed the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees after 18 years that it has been adopted by the United Nations and 15 years after it entered the force. ("Brief history of Canada's responses to refugees) -
The Coming of the Tibetan Refugees
Canada welcomes a group of Tibetan refugees and they are the first non-European refugees that resettled in Canada. ("Brief history of Canada's responses to refugees") -
Guideline for Determination of Eligibility for Refugee Status
Immigration officers used this guideline that was issued by the Canadian government to select refugee overseas. -
Non- European Immigrants
For the first time in Canadian history, most of the people immigrating to Canada were not of European descent.(The Canadian Encyclopedia)
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Review of Immigration Policy was Commissioned
Robert Andras, the Minister of Manpower, commissions a full review of the Immigration Policy of Canada. The commission is poorly treated, but was semi-successful as it sparked discussion between Citizens and Democrats about the Immigration Policy. ("Immigration Act,1976") -
The Immigration Act of 1978
The Immigration Act of 1978 removed discrimination from the Immigration Acts, allowing anyone from any area of the world to immigrate to Canada under certain conditions. ("Canada: Immigration Act, 1976-77, c.52, s. 1") -
Vietnamese Boat People traveled to Canada
Vietnamese Boat People is the name given to individuals who fled from Vietnam after the Vietnamese war via Boat. The most recorded attendance of these people is in 1978, when nearly 2 million people fled to Canada by boat. ("Boat People: A Refugee Crisis-Vietnamese-Canadian History") -
Canada's first major refugee resettlement program
This led the Western world in welcoming the Southeast Asian refugees particularly the Vietnamese boat people and the Cambodian and Laotian refugees. -
Chinese Immigrants investments
Chinese immigrants invested $1.1 billion in the Canadian economy. ("Immigration in Canada") -
Vietnamese Refugees
More than 110,000 Vietnamese Refugees settled in Canada. ("'Boat-People': A Refugee Crisis-Vietnamese-Canadian History") -
Canada opened new opportunities to other immigrants
Canada opened its door for immigrants with employable skills or significant financial resource. 6% of the immigrants that entered Canada were business immigrants from Hong Kong. -
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act came into force
The immigration legislation recognized refugees in its titles for the first time, although the articles of the law giving refugees a right to an appeal were not implemented. This Act also replaced the Immigration Act of 1978. ("Immigration To North America") -
Changes to the Citizenship Act
Today, the Citizenship Act allows children adopted abroad by Canadian citizens to obtain their citizenship even without their permanent residence status. ("History of Immigration 2000-2012") -
Open Work Permit for International Students
Under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, international students can get a work permit without restrictions from any type of employment and there is no requirement for a job offer. Their work permit can also be extended for three years especially those who are studying for 2 years or longer. ("History of Immigration - 2000-2012") -
The Coming of Syrian Refugees
About 11 million fled their homes because of the outbreak of the civil war happening in their country. ("The Syrian Refugee Crisis and its Repercussions for the EU") -
Canada's Immigration System
Legislation to protect Canada's immigration system received royal assent. ("History of Immigration - 2000-2012") -
First Planeload of Syrian Refugees
The first planeload of Syrian refugees landed on Canadian Soil. Prime minister Justin Trudeau was at the airport to greet the refugees as they got off the plane.(Joseph)
http://globalnews.ca/news/2394286/live-blog-toronto-set-to-welcome-feds-first-syrian-refugees-to-canada/
