Canada's Immigration Policy since 1945

Troper, Harold

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“…Put simply, in the United States and Canada, policies cannot be enacted and sustained in the absence of public support. For example, during the 1960s, public opposition to ethnic and racial discrimination led to the removal of explicitly discriminatory immigration regulations in Canada and the United States (see Espenshade & Hampstead, 1996;Troper, 1993).…”

Section: The Importance Of Public Attitudes Toward Immigrationmentioning

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Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in the United States and Canada in Response to the September 11, 2001 “Attack on America”

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Hodson

2002

Anal Soc Iss & Public Policy

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In this paper, we describe recent trends in attitudes toward immigration in North America, and we suggest how these attitudes are likely to be affected by the September 11, 2001 "Attack on America." We begin by explaining why public attitudes toward immigration are important, and describe recent trends in these attitudes in the United States and Canada. Then, we apply psychological perspectives to predicting how these attitudes are likely to change in response to the events of September 11th. In particular, we describe expected short-term changes in immigration attitudes and expected long-term trends. We conclude by suggesting that an understanding of the psychological processes underlying unfavorable attitudes may assist in counteracting these effects; we also suggest that policy makers will be faced with the difficult task of balancing the need for a sense of security for members of the national group, and maintenance of the positive features of current immigration policies.Public attitudes toward immigration in the United States and Canada have become increasingly favorable in recent years, to some extent due to the relative

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Section: The Importance Of Public Attitudes Toward Immigrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in the United States and Canada in Response to the September 11, 2001 “Attack on America”

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Hodson

2002

Anal Soc Iss & Public Policy

105

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“…It has been accentuated that the 1962 regulations can be considered as the first step towards non-discriminatory immigration policies (Boyd, 1976;Ferrer, Picot, Ridell, 2014;Kelley & Trebilcock, 2010;Troper, 1993;Walsh, 2008). The assessment of the applicants was conducted by an immigration officer.…”

Section: Selection Of Skilled Migrants In The1960smentioning

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“…The White Paper of 1966 was commissioned by the federal Liberal government. Decreasing the number of family sponsored immigrants and focusing on the selection and admission of economic or independent migrants has been proposed by the above mentioned study (Boyd, 1976;Kelley & Trebilcock, 2010;Troper, 1993;Walsh, 2008).…”

Section: Selection Of Skilled Migrants In The1960smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The selection of applicants was conducted applying a point system in connection to short and long term factors. Age, education, training, occupations in demand, fluency in one of the official languages, relatives residing in Canada as well as prearranged employment in this country were some of the criteria utilized during the selection process (Boyd, 1976;Ferrer et al, 2014;Kelley & Trebilcock, 2010;Troper, 1993;Walsh, 2008). Potential permanent residents were required to be personally assessed by an immigration official during face-to-face interviews at Canadian embassies abroad.…”

Section: Selection Of Skilled Migrants In The1960smentioning

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“…Despite the rejection of these recommendations during the broad range of debates, some changes to the Canadian point system were suggested. The most important change was related to the implementation of a global quota for the total number of immigrants who were granted permission to come to Canada in a particular year (Kelley & Trebilcock, 2010;Troper, 1993). The officials from the immigration department would be allowed to decide on the annual quota adjusting the numbers in collaboration with the provinces.…”

Section: Selection Of Skilled Migrants In The1970smentioning

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Licensing and Registration of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Canada and Australia: an Explorative Study

Fiodorov¹

2024

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Canadian and Australian licensing and registration policies regarding International Medical Graduates (IMGs) display some noticeable similarities and differences. Both receiving countries verify IMGs educational credentials, medical training, and language proficiency, apply examinations assessing the skills of this group of foreign trained doctors and tend to place IMGs in underserviced areas responding to health care workforce shortages. However, the Australian nationally regulated, focused on specific labour market needs approach to registration allows IMGs to use various pathways to registration. IMGs who enter Australia utilizing different immigration options have to be registered by the designated registration bodies and, in most cases, to have a verified offer of employment before they are granted visas by the immigration authorities. Consequently, they can start practicing medicine right after their arrival. On the contrary, their Canadian counterparts begin their licensing process only after they enter Canada as permanent residents. The urgent need for nationally consistent, pragmatic and flexible approach to licensing of foreign trained doctors in this country is emphasized.

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Canada: immigration and settlement

Troper¹

2013

The Encyclopedia of Global Human Migration

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Immigration has long been central to Canada's economic development and nation‐building aspirations. During periods of economic growth, immigration policy, with its attendant legislation and regulations, has sought to regulate if not solicit the orderly inflow of labor to capital. Through the late 18th and well into the 19th centuries the majority of immigrants entering Canada were either farmers encouraged to settle the Canadian agricultural hinterland – including, after the completion of the first transcontinental railway, Canada's vast and fertile western plains – or wage laborers who worked on Canada's canal and railway networks or in labor‐intensive mining, forestry, and nascent manufacturing sectors. During periods of economic slowdown and shrinking employment markets, the Canadian welcome mat for immigrants was withdrawn and immigration policy redirected towards restricting the entry of jobseeking “foreigners.” The Canadian state's heavy‐handed use of deportation ensured that “unwanted” immigrants would not place undue demands on existing forms of social provision or threaten stability through the spread of “mutinous ideologies” (such as socialism) and practices (such as union organizing).

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Canada's Immigration Policy since 1945

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Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in the United States and Canada in Response to the September 11, 2001 “Attack on America”

Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in the United States and Canada in Response to the September 11, 2001 “Attack on America”

Licensing and Registration of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Canada and Australia: an Explorative Study

Canada: immigration and settlement

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