Pros And Cons Of Immigration To Canada

Diversity and Immigration are such important parts of Canada’s past, present and future (N, 2014, March 27) . Immigration to Canada started 1604, first destination was New France, and then British North American. The Immigration to Canada started before her establishment in 1867, and it still keeps continuing to now.
As Canadian Statistic, out of five people in Canada is foreign – born, this is the highest portion of foreign – born in G8. Why has Canada gained this portion? Let‘s have look at:
(1) Canada‘s policy on immigration
(2) Pros & Cons for Immigrants in Canada
(3) Pros & Con of Immigration to Canada
CANADA‘S POLICY ON IMMIGRATION: Immigration is Canada‘s legislation. This has improved by 23 times of changing her Immigration Legislation.
The oldest legislations is Immigration Act, 1869, the latest/the twenty third is Canadian Multiculturalism Act, 1988.
The Immigration Act of 1869 primarily focused on:
• Ensure the safety of immigrants during their passage to Canada
• Protecting them from exploitation upon their arrival
• Encourage the settlement of the West
The Canadian Multiculturalism Act of 1988 provided:
• A legislative framework to the existing policy of multiculturalism and expanded its focus.
• Revisions to the policy were deemed necessary to better reflect Canada’s increasingly diverse racial and ethnic composition.
• The act sought to protect the cultural heritage of all Canadians, reduce discrimination and encourage the implementation of multicultural programs and initiatives within institutions and organizations.

WHY DO PEOPLE IMMIGATE TO CANADA:
Country of Multiculturalism: Canada encourages immigrants to retain their unique culture. Nowhere else is there such a diversity of cultures existing together in a tolerant, peaceful society. Record in 2006, 19.8% Canada population are foreign-born, they are from American – 15.3%, Europe 36.8%, Asia 40.9%, and Africa 6%. In projection for 2031 show more than 26% Canada population are foreign-born, and rate among them is American – 13.9%, Europe 20.5%, Asia 55.4%, and Africa 9.5%
High quality of life: Clean environment with life expectancy is 76.5%
Low rate unemployment: Newcomers are easy to get job.
Low income tax & Low inflation
Quality of Education
Health Benefit & Social benefit
Safe &
Security
WHY DO CANADA APPEALS IMMIGRANTS
Outcome labour force? Exiting population is aging, so immigrants is a big contribution to labour force. ( rate will showed)
Multicultural from immigrants has been creating infusion to Canada both in culture and economy.
(how contribute)
Projection of Diversity of Canadian Population 2006 – 2031
Statistic Canada on Labour force