Immigration Exclusion in Canada
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What is a common sentiment about Canada’s diversity as expressed by the Prime Minister?

  • Diversity is irrelevant.
  • Diversity should be limited.
  • Diversity is a hindrance to progress.
  • Diversity is essential to Canada’s success. (correct)

    • Canada has always fully embraced immigration without any exclusions.

    False

    Name one ethnic group that faced exclusion in Canada's history.

    Chinese

    According to a recent study, __% of Canadians hold negative views towards at least one specific ethnic group.

    <p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group experienced a 253% increase in hate crimes from 2015 to 2019?

    <p>Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the year with the corresponding excluded group:

    <p>1847 = Irish 1885 = Chinese 1914 = Sikhs 1939 = Jews 1940s = Japanese 1973 = Haitians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hate crimes reported to police in Canada reached a record-high in 2020.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the number of hate crimes reported to police in Canada in 2020?

    <p>2669</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1885?

    <p>To impose a hefty tax on Chinese immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    No other ethnic group in Canada had to pay a head tax at the time the Chinese Immigration Act was passed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923 on the Chinese-Canadian population?

    <p>It decreased by 25%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The head tax for Chinese immigrants was set at ______ in 1885.

    <p>$500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the immigration policies with their impacts:

    <p>Chinese Immigration Act (1885) = Imposed a head tax on Chinese immigrants Chinese Exclusion Act (1923) = Banned most forms of Chinese immigration Clifford Sifton's policies = Encouraged white immigration to populate western Canada Immigration hysteria during WWI and II = Led to discrimination against non-white immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the Chinese Exclusion Act on family life?

    <p>It disrupted family life and delayed reunification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the time of WWII, Canadian authorities welcomed all immigrants equally, without any discrimination.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immigrants were Canadian authorities particularly discouraging during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

    <p>Black and Asian immigrants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups were considered more desirable for immigration to Canada?

    <p>American and British agriculturalists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Canadian government openly prohibited Chinese immigration from the start.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clause was included in the immigration act as a measure against Black immigrants in 1912?

    <p>climate clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The only group specifically distinguished by religion and culture at the bottom of the immigration list were __________.

    <p>Asians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following immigrant groups with their perceived desirability:

    <p>British = Most desirable Italians = Less desirable Blacks = Least desirable Chinese = Necessary but restricted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who stated that Black settlers were hoped to find the climate unsuitable?

    <p>Robert Borden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 1953, the immigration act contained specific provisions against Black immigrants.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the public perception about immigrants from tropical areas moving to Canada?

    <p>Their bodies were not suited to the climatic conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Immigration and Exclusion in Canada

    • Canada promotes diversity as a source of strength, culturally, politically, and economically

    • Canada has a history of excluding immigrants based on their ethnicity, religion, or perceived suitability

    • Xenophobia has been codified in law against various groups; examples include the Irish (1847), Chinese (1885), Sikhs (1914), Jews (1939), Japanese (1940s) and Haitians (1973), reflecting a long-standing bias and exclusionary trends

    • A large portion of Canadians hold negative views towards specific ethnic groups, especially against recent immigrants

    • Hate crimes against Muslims have increased significantly, reaching a record high in 2020

    Historical Barriers to Immigration

    • Canada initially welcomed immigrants but faced internal issues of discrimination and exclusion against Black immigrants (1869-1953)
    • The climate clause in immigration acts was used to exclude non-white immigrants, though it was not explicitly racist
    • For Black immigrants, immigration authorities struggled to determine race without openly targeting them in discriminatory actions
    • The Chinese were subject to a head tax, eventually leading to exclusionary policies to prevent immigration from China (1885-1947)
    • Immigration policies were based on race and perceived assimilability, particularly favoring people from western European countries

    Growth of Multiculturalism

    • Canada's immigration policies started shifting away from racial categories and towards individual merits in the 1960s
    • The number of non-European immigrants increased significantly, making it a multiracial and multicultural society

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