Immigration Into Canada
Abstract This paper is concerned with the recent wave of Hong Kong immigrants into Vancouver. The stage is set for this discussion by first explaining some background behind Canadian immigration policy and then discussing the history of
Chinese immigrants in Vancouver. From these discussions we are informed that
Canadian immigration policy was historically ethnocentric and only began to change in the late 1960s. It was at this point that we see a more multicultural group of immigrants into our nation. The history of Chinese immigration in
Vancouver, and for that matter, Canada is not positive one. The experiences and prejudices which were developed over 100 years ago still colours the way in which we view one
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Throughout the 20th Century the Canadian government has set targets for the number of immigrant entries based upon economic criteria. Periods of encouragement have included the early decades of this century along with the reconstruction era of Post World War II. The 30s, 40s and the recession of the early 80s have been periods during which the national government has discouraged immigration. At times, economic concerns have given way to humanitarian ones such as during the Soviet invasions of Hungary and Czechoslovakia, and during the Vietnamese refugee crisis of the 70s. Generally, however, Canadian immigration targets have reflected the rate of economic expansion and employment. An exception to this rule was during the latter part of the 1980s. Worry over the declining fertility rate and our ageing population led the federal government to raise its annual targets despite high unemployment. Most recently, under economic pressures, the most recent Liberal government once again lowered the immigration level.
The Geography of Immigration There have also been attempts at controlling the geography of immigrant settlement. The Federal government stated that one of the primary goals of immigration is to, "foster the development of a strong and viable economy and the prosperity of all regions in Canada." Immigration in our country has been seen as a means of promoting economic development in less prosperous regions, as well as supporting heartland areas. While the
Badger, Anthony J. .The New Deal: The Depression Years, 1933- 1940. 1989. Reprint. Chicago : Ivan R. Dee, 2002. Print.
The Impact of the New Deal on the United States The Great Depression, an era of great poverty, misery, and
On the 30th of June 2012, the government of Canada had implemented cuts to the Interin Federal Health; (IFH), which is the health insurance program for refugees in Canada. The refugees were given minimal health coverage until their refugee status was accepted as truth, thus being granted provincial coverage as every Canadian is given. Up till this change Ottawa had covered the cost of drugs, and medical care for refugee claimants until their claims had been accepted as truth. Since the beginning of Canada, immigration has played a crucial part in the growth of the economy, and Canada in general. Yet the health and social benefits they receive have become increasingly restricted. To slash health aid for individuals escaping their native countries
The 1930s was one of the most challenging times in US history, where the Great Depression caused millions of Americans to suffer through hardships because of the economy. Many people were out of work and unemployed, and the government at the time, believed that the best option was to stay out of its affairs, leaving the struggling people hung out to dry. It was not until Franklin Roosevelt was elected president, that the state of the country began to change. And that was due to the creation of the New Deal; a plan to alleviate the state of the country, providing help through increased government spending and programs, that led to its eventual recovery after the second World War.
Canada, is well known for being immigration friendly over the course of history and it is an ideology that Canadians value. Immigration offers an opportunity for Canadians to seal in crevasses within the Canadian economy and stabilizes it from leaks which causes inflations and recessions. However, as opportunity presents itself, trade-offs are likely to follow. Today, Canadians are facing challenges regarding unemployment rates as well as increases in the cost of living. According to Collacott Martin, a senior at Fraser Institute who represented Canada in the department of external affairs, the housing prices are rising due to an increase in population among large cities in Canada. Collacott, predicted that newcomers of Canada cost between
It is often said (perhaps even to the point of exhaustion) that history is significant because if we are to reflect on historical events we must realize past mistakes and learn from them. The 1930s may have followed the 1920s but it could not have been more different and there are many explanations for this. The disastrous recession of the 1930s was caused by more than just one factor, and the less than sustainable ways of living in the 1920s are a testimony to why the economy crashed. Although some might consider the rise and fall of national prosperity in the 1920s and 30s to be an issue only pertaining to the past, there have been similar problems repeated since. By examining the contrast between these two decades, we as consumers can educate ourselves on the importance of a stable economy, and then make rational decisions about how we can contribute to the economy; like when we should be spending, saving, and investing. The bust of the economy in 1929 was an example of the failures of indulging in a purely capitalist society, which is often overlooked by modern economists analyzing the Great Depression.
The United States during the 1920’s were some of the best and fun years there were. Everybody always went to parties, invested in stocks, made money, and spent it as quickly as they got it. In 1929, the stock market crashed which ultimately turned the roaring twenties into the Great Depression. The effects of the Great Depression was a rocket high in the number of unemployment. People went from riches to rags, and started losing trust in banks which destroyed the economy and pushed the business cycle into a new phase worse than anybody had ever seen or experienced. The “business cycle” was a template for how most economists and politicians explained the economy and gave it reasoning.
At the beginning of the 1930s the era known as the “Roaring Twenties” died and from it emerged one of the hardest times known to Americans. The 1930s were centered on the Great Depression and how to alleviate the millions of Americans who were affected by it. During this era the American government, lead by FDR, attempted to reform the American economy and the lives of American people. Contrary to Hoover’s “laissez faire” economics, FDR and his administration created the New Deal to aid the US economy by government intervention. Although FDR’s New Deal did not end the Great Depression, it eased the people's suffering and reformed many issues that contributed to the depression by providing relief and reform, while changing the role of the federal government by creating lasting programs, such as social security, satisfying the needs of many citizens and increasing the
The 1940's brought innovative opportunities along with hardships to American society. After the Depression it looked as though there was no hope for the
During the 1930’s, the United States of America was captivated by a economical, financial, and social depression as a result of the Stock Market crash in October of 1929. Many people were left with almost no money, no job, and great deal of debt. When elected in 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took over the White House and implemented his “New Deal” policy that established many different legislations, administrations, and agencies in efforts to bring back American jobs, money, and prosperity.
The 1920’s and 1930’s represented a time of change for our country. Just as times began to pick up after the Great War, through technological advances, the nation collapsed. People began spending out of control, investing in stocks, and moving to the city. The stock market crashed in 1929, the effect was that many people lost their savings, businesses closed, and jobs were lost. This horrendous period is known as the Great Depression. Once again things began to look up as Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for president and created the New Deal. This era reflects how human nature reacts to such change.
It was the year of 1934. America was fighting to come out from the worst economic crisis that the world would ever witness. It was also the year of high crime rate, low Gross Domestic Product and the lowest unemployment rate America had experienced. The Depression had paralyzed American labor forces, but there was a hope still alive in every American including J.D. Rockefeller when he said, “These are days when many are discouraged. In the 93 years of my life, depressions have come and gone. Prosperity has always returned and will again” (Rockefeller). At that time, the next president named Franklin D. Roosevelt, famous as FDR, brought Americans back to work through his confident efforts and new series of programs called ‘the New Deal’.
era in American history by ending the Great Depression that the country had fallen into in
The first immigrants to the territory now constituting Canada were from Western Europe. The first great influx began early in the 19th century when large numbers of Europeans left their homelands to escape the economic distress resulting from the transformation of industry by the factory system and the concurrent shift from small-scale to large-scale farming. At the same time, wars, political oppression, and religious persecution caused a great many Europeans to seek freedom and security in Canada.
the depression. During the war, full employment was reached, and there was not much on which