New Arrivals, Consumer Society, Canadian Federation

Between 1946 and 1961, approximately how many immigrants were welcomed by Canada?

• 40,000 immigrants

• 400,000 immigrants

• 4,000,000 immigrants

• 40,000,000 immigrants

Which new provision did Canada adopt in 1969 that made it easier for non-Europeans to settle in Quebec?

• The United Nations Convention on the Status of Refugees

• The Canadian Multiculturalism Act

• The Quebec Immigration Act

• The Non-European Settlement Provision

What was the main reason for the creation of the Ministry of Immigration in Quebec?

• To increase the birthrate in Quebec

• To protect the French language and culture

• To diversify the population of Quebec

• To reduce the number of immigrants to Quebec

As of the time of the document, how many ethnic groups were present in Montreal?

• Nearly 100 ethnic groups

• Almost 200 ethnic groups

• Over 300 ethnic groups

• More than 400 ethnic groups

What was the American way of life in Quebec heavily based on, as influenced by American culture?

• Traditional values and lifestyles

• Consumption and materialistic values

• Agricultural development

• Preservation of historical customs

Between 1946 to 1975, what happened to workers' salaries in Quebec compared to the cost of living?

• Salaries decreased

• Salaries remained the same

• Salaries increased faster than the cost of living

• Salaries increased at the same rate as the cost of living

What became more common in Quebec due to increased purchasing power?

• Saving money and investing in stocks

• Consumer credit or credit cards

• Traditional bartering systems

• Government subsidies for purchases

What action did Maurice Duplessis take when the federal government wanted to make a new deal regarding tax powers after World War II?

• He agreed to the new deal to support the economy

• He created a new federal income tax

• He withdrew from the agreement and created a provincial income tax

• He centralized power in Ottawa

What was the purpose of the Hospital Insurance plan proposed by Ottawa in 1957?

• To provide funding for social insurance and establish standards for health care

• To replace the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act

• To amend the Constitution and adopt the Old Age Security Act

• To promote Canadian art using grants and funding programs

Which two individuals headed the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism?

• Lester B. Pearson and Arnold Davidson Dunton

• Andre Laurendeau and Arnold Davidson Dunton

• Andre Laurendeau and Lester B. Pearson

• Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Andre Laurendeau