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What is a primary demographic challenge Canada may face due to an aging population?
What is a primary demographic challenge Canada may face due to an aging population?
- Reduced need for immigration to fill labor shortages.
- Surplus of skilled workers in the labor market.
- Increased strain on the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) due to fewer contributors. (correct)
- Decreased demand for healthcare services.
Given Canada's immigration policies and its multicultural framework, what is a significant challenge the country still faces?
Given Canada's immigration policies and its multicultural framework, what is a significant challenge the country still faces?
- Ensuring equitable distribution of immigrants across all provinces and territories.
- Rising rates of racism, hate, and discrimination despite multicultural policies. (correct)
- Difficulty in attracting immigrants due to stringent language requirements.
- Lack of diversity among immigrants, leading to cultural homogeneity.
In what specific area is Canada currently seeking to attract more immigrants?
In what specific area is Canada currently seeking to attract more immigrants?
- Academia and scientific research.
- Information Technology and software development.
- Skilled trades and manufacturing. (correct)
- Financial services and banking.
What was the initial primary motivation behind Canada's adoption of multiculturalism in 1971?
What was the initial primary motivation behind Canada's adoption of multiculturalism in 1971?
Considering that Canada was the first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy, what can be inferred about its global influence?
Considering that Canada was the first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy, what can be inferred about its global influence?
Flashcards
Multiculturalism Policy
Multiculturalism Policy
A government strategy promoting cultural diversity within a society.
1971: Canada's Multiculturalism
1971: Canada's Multiculturalism
Canada officially adopted this policy to manage French nationalism and promote diversity.
Canada's Annual Immigrant Intake
Canada's Annual Immigrant Intake
The approximate number of immigrants Canada accepts each year.
Immigration Priorities
Immigration Priorities
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Hate Crimes, Racism and Discrimination
Hate Crimes, Racism and Discrimination
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Study Notes
- Aging population and insufficient Canadians contributing to the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) are significant issues.
- Canada welcomes approximately 500,000 immigrants each year.
- Canada is one of the world's largest immigrant-accepting countries.
- About 20% of the Canadian population was made up of immigrants in 2022.
- Canada accepts immigrants from countries around the world.
- Canada seeks skilled workers in fields like nursing, construction, and manufacturing.
- A list identifies where most immigrants originated from in 2022.
Multiculturalism in Canada Today
- Canada was the first country to adopt multiculturalism, initiated in 1971 by Pierre Elliott Trudeau's government.
- The policy aimed to manage French nationalism in Canada.
- The policy was also designed to recognize the growing cultural diversity across the country.
- Canada remains a multicultural country.
- Racism, hatred, and discrimination have risen in recent years.
- Hate crimes in Canada are on the rise.
- There is much need to reduce racism, hate, and discrimination across Canada today.
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An aging population and insufficient Canadians contributing to the CPP are significant issues in Canada. To address this, Canada welcomes approximately 500,000 immigrants each year and is one of the world's largest immigrant-accepting countries. Canada was the first country to adopt multiculturalism in 1971.
