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WorksheetsCh. 5 Immmigration
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Under the Express Entry "points system", what is the minimum number of points an individual must receive to pass?
67
85
70
100
Some of the criteria for Canada's Immigration Policy include:
Age
Education Level
Work Experience
All of the above
Potential immigrants get points for:
speaking, reading, writing & listening in English
speaking and reading in Mandarin
speaking, reading, writing & listening in English & French
speaking and reading in French
An immigrant is:
A person who leaves a new country
A person who is discriminated against
A person who comes to live in a foreign country
A native
A Push Factor is:
Conditions that encourage someone to leave
Conditions that motivate someone to enter a country
How many times someone has been pushed
How much someone wants to move
A Pull Factor is:
Something that attracts/motivates people to move to a certain place
Something keeping immigrants in their home country
Something that is pulling someone towards their family
How many times the immigrant ship can be pulled to shore
When a country goes through war and poverty, this would be an example of a:
Push Factor
Pull Factor
Immigrant
Naturalization
The definition of Refugee:
Someone who willingly leaves their country for another
A person who has been forced to leave their country because of something negative (war, natural disaster, etc.)
An artifact made by someone who witnessed an event in history
Which of the following statements regarding immigrant rights in Canada and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is true?
Only the immigrants seeking refugee status are protected by the charter
There is a separate section of the charter related to the rights of immigrants in Canada
The rights listed in the charter apply to immigrants as soon as they are on Canadian soil
Immigrants to Canada are protected by the charter only after they have become citizens
What is the purpose of the Provincial Nomination program?
Strengthening the French language in Quebec
Ensuring that family class immigrants are reunited with their families
Measuring the number of immigrants going to each province
Connecting economic immigrant to provinces that need them them
Which of the following is an example of economic factors that influence immigration policy in Canada?
Government seeking to increase the number of computer engineers in Canada
Government seeking to increase the Francophone population of Quebec
Government denying entry to suspected terrorists
Government screening immigrants for medical problems
What is the main purpose of the Canada-Quebec Accord?
Ensuring that Quebec gets enough economic immigrants
Ensuring Quebec receives French speaking immigrants
Reunites immigrants in Quebec with their families
To strengthen Quebec’s economy
Which of the following best describes how Canada's immigration policy is different from the past?
laws are now more based on race
laws no longer show prejudice
no refugees are permitted now
only people who can contribute to the economy are allowed in
Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 Canada's immigration laws were amended. These changes best illustrate the fact that
Canada's immigration policies no longer discriminate based on ethnicity.
Canada has a long history of immigration.
Canada's immigration policies do not require change to respond to world issues.
Canada's immigration policies change in response to world issues.
Governments in Canada can’t require immigrants to settle in particular places or work in particular jobs.
True
False
The Canada-Québec Accord allows Québec to require immigrants who settle in Québec to send their children to French-language schools.
True
False
People claiming refugee status in Canada have the right to a hearing, which they attend in person. This is a direct result of ...
The Assembly of First Nations
The Canada-Québec Accord
The Singh Decision
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Which of the following is a main goal of Canada's immigration policy?
To reduce the population of Canada
To attract highly skilled workers only
To promote economic growth and diversity
To prevent refugees from entering Canada
What is the MAIN reason many immigrants move to Canada?
High unemployment rates in their home country
Availability of jobs and economic opportunities
Better healthcare and education
To escape natural disasters
What is one of the challenges faced by immigrants in Canada that affects their quality of life?
Lack of job opportunities
High cost of living and housing
Excessive government support
Overpopulation
Which of the following best describes the quality of life in Canada for immigrants?
It is universally the same for all immigrants regardless of their background
It is generally high, but depends on factors like education, employment, and social support
It is lower than in most other countries due to Canada's strict immigration policies
It is mainly determined by how quickly immigrants become Canadian citizens
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when assessing applicants under Canada's Express Entry system?
Age
Education
Work experience
Country of origin
What is one of the benefits of Canadian immigration policies on the economy?
It ensures the country has enough workers to support its aging population
It reduces the number of available jobs for Canadian citizens
It increases unemployment rates among Canadian workers
It leads to a decrease in the demand for public services
How does the Canadian government prioritize skilled workers under the immigration system?
Through a lottery system based on work sectors
By awarding permanent residency to workers from countries with high unemployment rates
By giving priority to young workers without families
Through a point-based system that rewards education, work experience, and language proficiency
What does the term "multiculturalism" mean in the context of Canadian society?
The process of immigrants fully assimilating into Canadian culture
A policy of promoting the preservation of diverse cultural traditions in Canada
The requirement that immigrants learn both English and French
A focus on encouraging a homogenous culture across the nation
