SOSC 1375 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: European Canadian, Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program, Indentured Servant
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Gender, race, and immigration law on the books vs law in practice historical racism --> contemporary sanitary coding. Safe country provision (2002) -- refugees had to come directly to canada in order to have their claim heard, if they come from a place like the us the claim wasn"t heard. Doesn"t directly say they don"t want certain people, but people from places like africa could not make a direct trip. An example of sanitary coding an updated version of the continuous journey stipulation. Canadian nationalist mythology: lived experience of immigrants, not always treated equally. Linking of immigration to desirability - desirability changes based on needs: reflects not only the idea that canada is a white nation (and especially, a white. British and french nation), but also the demands of the state for labour. Male, british, 21 or older, you should be considered a citizen. Naturalisation act (1881) -- disabled people do not qualify for citizenship.
