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What factors influence immigration policies in Canada? ( Economic, political, health, security)
-Use the point system for skilled workers and professionals. Refugees and family-class
immigrants do not have to quality under the point system
-Health is a large factor – don’t want to put other Canadians at risk, endanger public safety, or
be an excessive demand on Canada’s health care system.
-Economic – don’t want people to be a burden on our system
-Political factors play a part such as work force and other needs in Canada
How are changes to Canadian policies on immigration and refugees a reflection of the world issues?
-since 1976 Canada openly accepted refugees on a daily basis instead of crisis by crisis
- World issues where people are facing persecution
