Sociology 2235 Lecture 16: Lecture 5 New Immigratns to Canada
20 Feb 2018
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Canada has one of the highest immigration rates in the world. We are above average: canada needs immigration because we have a low fertility rate. Canada has a point system , when it comes to allowing immigrants to come into the country. Senior citizens are only getting money back that they put into cpp. People think they are sucking out money, but really they are just using their own money. Point structure: work experience: maximum 21 points, education: maximum 25 points, language: maximum 24 points, arranged employment: maximum 10 points, age: maximum 10 points, adaptability: maximum 10 points, total: maximum 100 points, required to pass: 67 points. If you are coming with family, they can fall under the point system until they are 19. Maximum of 100 points and you need 67 points to pass. Most immigrants want to come to the big cities. Pull factors: freedom, peace, jobs, education, political reasons, environment, family ties.
