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This is an action taken by the British.
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Located at Port-Royal. Settled by the French.
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located at Quebec, settled by the French
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3215 people living in the colony.
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70000 people living in colony.
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THe colony New France surrenders to their rivals, the british
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British established control over most of North America. Which led to many French citizens leaving.
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430000 people
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Since 1814 low immigration due to WWI
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SInce 1815 thousands of European immigrants have come to North America, due to the Industrial Revolution.
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2.5 million people
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THe British North Act gives immigration responsibility to federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
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The First Immigration Act restricts the following people from entering Canda:
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Canadian government starts making treaties with the First Nations.
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Dominion Lands Act grants 160 acres of freeland to those who meet all the critieria.
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Immigrants begin arriving from Italy, Russia, Ukraine, and Germany.
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construction begins on Canadian Pacific Railway.
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SInce 1881 17000 CHinese immigrants come to work on construction the railway
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Canada govenment charges $50 on Chinese immigrants coming to Canada.
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Clifford Sifton, minister of the interior, begins agressive ad campaign for settlement in the West
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1896-1905 the priority is given to farmers and farm labourers.
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Canadian government changes Head Tax to $100
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12.7% of Canada's population have recently arrived
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Canadian government changes Head Tax to $500.
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Alberta and Saskatchewan are created.
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this act allows the government to deport immigrants because of:
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disability
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this act allows the government to stop immigration from the "enemy nations;" Hungary, Austria, Germany. Immigrants coming from these places are called "enemy aleins."
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The Canadian government limmits immigration of various religious and ethnic groups.
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the Immigration Act prohibits the entry of "undesirable peoples. these included:
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the mentally ill
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Head Tax ended but the new Chinese immigration act makes it extremely hard for CHinese to come to Canada. Only 44 people entered in the following 24 years
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low immigration due to The Great Depression.
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WWII ends immigrants are coming back.
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The Department of Citizenship and Immigration is formed.
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French, American citizens, British subjects, people wishing to reunite their families are preferred citizens.
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"WHite paper" recommends bringing in immigrants with labour skills to benefit the economy.
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Refugees are identified as a class of immigrants.
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"Green Paper suggests the welcoming ethnic divesity as an economic tool.
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Immigration Act gives more power to provinces, creates categories of immigrants, and defines "prohibited classes"
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Since 1970 immigrants coming are mainly professionals, technicians, managers, and entreprenuers. They are coming from Europe, Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. They are chosen according to the new Pionts System.
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25% of all immigrants are refugees.
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The Foreign Domestic Movement program was introduced. Domestic workers could come on temporary contracts.
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THe metis culture is born from relationships between European furtraders and indeginous women.
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The Canadian Charter of Rigths and Freedoms promotes inclusiveness and equality.
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THe Supreme Court of Canada rules that refugees and landed immigrants have the same Charter rights as citizens
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during and economic depression government intruduces a Five Year Plan to increase immigration.
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Right of Permanent Residence Fee requires each immigrant to pay $975
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Right of permentent Residence Fee is removed for refugees.
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The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act establishes stricter requirements for refugees, and business-class immigrants.
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Canadian Government issues ofical apology for Head Tax.
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The Refugee Reform Act increases refugee acceptances.
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Bill C-31 gives refugees a limit of 15 days to submit their refugee claims.
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THe Points System is updated to prioritize language knowledge, education, and applicants with jobs waiting form the in Canada.