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What has been a significant contradiction in the Canadian identity regarding immigrants?
What has been a significant contradiction in the Canadian identity regarding immigrants?
Canada promotes itself as a multicultural nation while simultaneously having a history of xenophobia and exclusionary immigration policies.
What percentage of Canadians reportedly hold negative views towards newer immigrants according to the study by Maclean's Magazine?
What percentage of Canadians reportedly hold negative views towards newer immigrants according to the study by Maclean's Magazine?
10% of Canadians hold negative views toward immigrants who arrived in the last 15 years.
What trend in hate crimes was observed from 2015 to 2019 in Canada, specifically against Muslims?
What trend in hate crimes was observed from 2015 to 2019 in Canada, specifically against Muslims?
Hate crimes against Muslims grew by 253% during that time period.
List two ethnic groups that faced exclusion in Canada's immigration history.
List two ethnic groups that faced exclusion in Canada's immigration history.
What specific immigrant groups were at the bottom of Canada's immigration desirability list?
What specific immigrant groups were at the bottom of Canada's immigration desirability list?
What was the primary method used by Canadian immigration officials to identify Black applicants?
What was the primary method used by Canadian immigration officials to identify Black applicants?
What was the purpose of the 'climate clause' in Canada's immigration policy?
What was the purpose of the 'climate clause' in Canada's immigration policy?
Who made the statement regarding the hope that climatic conditions would be unsatisfactory for Black settlers?
Who made the statement regarding the hope that climatic conditions would be unsatisfactory for Black settlers?
What was the head tax imposed on Chinese immigrants in Canada starting in 1885?
What was the head tax imposed on Chinese immigrants in Canada starting in 1885?
What did the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 do?
What did the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 do?
How did the Canadian government benefit economically from the Chinese head tax?
How did the Canadian government benefit economically from the Chinese head tax?
What reasoning was used to justify curbing Black immigration in the early 20th century?
What reasoning was used to justify curbing Black immigration in the early 20th century?
What was the effect of the combination of mail recruitment and direct communication with postmasters on Black immigration?
What was the effect of the combination of mail recruitment and direct communication with postmasters on Black immigration?
In what year was the climate clause removed from Canadian immigration law?
In what year was the climate clause removed from Canadian immigration law?
How did the Canadian government's approach to Chinese immigration differ from that for other ethnic groups?
How did the Canadian government's approach to Chinese immigration differ from that for other ethnic groups?
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Xenophobia
Xenophobia
An attitude or behavior that is hostile towards people from other countries or cultures.
Canadian Immigration Policy
Canadian Immigration Policy
The official rules and policies that control who can immigrate to Canada.
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism
The idea that people should be treated equally regardless of their race, origin, or culture.
Assimilation
Assimilation
The process of making immigrants feel like they belong and become part of the Canadian society.
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Cultural Superiority
Cultural Superiority
The belief that some cultures or groups are better than others, often leading to discrimination and prejudice.
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Unofficial Barriers for Blacks (1869-1953)
Unofficial Barriers for Blacks (1869-1953)
A period in Canadian history (1869-1953) where laws and policies indirectly discriminated against Black immigrants, using euphemisms and seemingly neutral justifications.
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Robert Borden's 1912 Statement
Robert Borden's 1912 Statement
A 1912 statement by Canadian immigration officials that alluded to the 'climate clause' to discourage Black settlement in the West, suggesting unsuitable conditions for them.
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Functional Anti-Blackness
Functional Anti-Blackness
The act of using veiled or indirect methods to discriminate against a group, often justified as being neutral on paper.
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Chinese Exclusion Policy
Chinese Exclusion Policy
A policy or practice that aims to exclude a particular ethnic group from immigrating to a country.
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Chinese Head Tax
Chinese Head Tax
A hefty tax levied on Chinese immigrants entering Canada from 1885 to 1923.
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Chinese Immigration Act of 1885
Chinese Immigration Act of 1885
The period from 1885 to 1947 when Chinese immigrants were subjected to discriminatory policies and a head tax.
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Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923
The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, which effectively banned Chinese immigration to Canada.
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$500 Head Tax
$500 Head Tax
The financial burden imposed on Chinese immigrants, which amounted to $500 (a significant sum at the time) regardless of their intended stay.
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Breaking Family Bonds
Breaking Family Bonds
The impact of the Chinese head tax and exclusion policies on Chinese families, often resulting in separation and disruption of family bonds due to the difficulty of immigration
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Chinese Contributions to Building Canada
Chinese Contributions to Building Canada
The contribution of Chinese immigrants to the development of Canada, particularly their crucial role in building the transcontinental railroad.
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Canadian Immigration History
- Xenophobia is deeply ingrained in Canadian identity, despite multicultural claims.
- Laws have historically excluded immigrants from various countries (Irish, Chinese, Sikhs, Jews, Japanese, Haitians).
- Current negative views towards immigrants are prevalent, with growing disapproval of recent arrivals and refugees.
- Hate crimes targeting Muslims have seen a significant increase in the past decade. The highest number police-reported hate crimes (2669) occurred in 2020, after hate crimes increased 253% between 2015 and 2019.
- Post-Confederation, Canada developed separate immigration policies from Britain.
- Between 1869 and 1930s, Canada received over 100,000 immigrants annually, attracting diverse groups, like British, Americans, Belgians, Dutch, and Scandinavians.
- Certain ethnic groups, like Asians, Jews, and Roma/Gypsies, were viewed as less desirable and faced significant discrimination.
- Black individuals faced immigration restrictions based on skin color, not country of origin.
- Racial barriers for Black immigrants were disguised behind concerns about climate suitability.
- Chinese immigration was restricted and heavily taxed in the past, leading to family separation.
- The Chinese Immigration Act (1885) and exclusionary laws (1923) severely limited Chinese immigration.
- Restrictions aimed to preserve Canada's "white" and English culture, favoring preferred immigrant groups during the period before and after World War I and II.
- In the 1960s and beyond, Canada moved towards a multicultural immigration policy.
- Significant racial discrimination ended in immigration legislation in the late 1960s, opening doors for a more diverse population to migrate.
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