Question 1

When Canada's Immigration Act was amended in 1967,one of the reasons driving these changes was to ensure it was in line with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The 1967 amendment to Canada's Immigration Act was influenced by the Canadian Bill of Rights, which was enacted in 1960 to ensure equality and non-discrimination in Canadian law.

Question 2

In 1967,an amendment to Canada's Immigration Act introduced the points system.Points were awarded for all of the following EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

Points were awarded for level of education, occupation, and knowledge of English or French, but not for family reunification. Family reunification was still considered under other sections of the Immigration Act, but it was not part of the points system.

Question 3

Following the Second World War,Prime Minister Mackenzie King stated that immigration policy would be used as a tool to maintain a predominantly white society.King's position reflected a general attitude among Canadians that non-white people were unsuitable candidates for immigration.What were the non-white people presumed to be unable to do?

Accepted Answer

Non-white people were presumed to be unable to fit into the country's predominantly Euro-Canadian society, as the prevailing attitudes among Canadians deemed them as inferior and unworthy of membership in Canadian society.

Question 4

The Canadian Immigration Acts of 1906 and 1910 imposed restrictions on immigration that were intended to keep out "undesirable" groups.On which of the following immigrant groups did Canada impose a head tax?

Accepted Answer

Canada imposed a head tax on Chinese immigrants in 1885, which increased over time and was not officially repealed until 1947. The tax was intended to deter Chinese immigration and was part of the larger anti-Chinese sentiment of the time.

Question 5

Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act allows people to immigrate to Canada by way of five categories.Which category will accept workers with recent work experience in an occupation that's in high demand in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The federal skilled worker class accepts workers with recent work experience in an occupation that's in high demand in Canada. This program is designed for individuals who have a certain level of education and work experience and have demonstrated their ability to integrate into Canadian society.

Question 6

Certain provinces have entered into agreements with the federal government to gain more control over the design,management,and delivery of settlement programs in their jurisdictions.Which province was the first to reach intergovernmental agreement in 1991?

Accepted Answer

Quebec was the first province to reach an intergovernmental agreement with the federal government in 1991, allowing it more control over the design, management, and delivery of settlement programs for immigrants in its jurisdiction. This agreement reflects Quebec's unique position within Canada, particularly regarding its desire to preserve its Francophone culture and identity.

Question 7

If you are living in 2031,according to the 2010 Canadian Statistics,what percent of Canadians will belong to a visible-minority group?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2010 Canadian Statistics, the proportion of visible minorities in Canada was 19.1%. However, this number has been increasing over the years and is projected to reach one-third of the total population by 2031. Therefore, the best choice for the percentage of Canadians belonging to a visible-minority group in 2031 would be A) one in three.

Question 8

After WW2,numerous policy and legislative acts were enacted in response to the changing beliefs and values regarding Canadian immigration.Despite this progress,in which decade did significant cracks in the acts began to emerge,causing public opinion of immigration to drop?

Accepted Answer

In the 1980s, economic challenges and increased immigration led to growing public concern and criticism of Canada's immigration policies, revealing weaknesses in the system.

Question 9

You're excited that part of the development taking place in your local community includes a family-run produce store.Your neighbour informs you that the gentleman who opened the store is from the largest group of individuals who immigrated to Canada in 2011.What region of the world is the store owner from?

Accepted Answer

The largest group of individuals who immigrated to Canada in 2011 is from the Philippines, according to Statistics Canada.

Question 10

Which piece of legislation was proclaimed in 1960 and prohibited discrimination by the federal government on the basis of race,colour,gender,or ethnic origin?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Bill of Rights was proclaimed in 1960 and prohibited discrimination by the federal government on the basis of race, color, gender, or ethnic origin. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was not enacted until 1982. Canada's Multicultural Policy and the Canadian Multiculturalism Act both promote and celebrate the diversity of Canada but do not specifically address discrimination.

Question 11

In the upcoming years,Canada must admit greater numbers of immigrants.Which of the following does NOT support an explanation of why Canada needs immigrants?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging international trade and commerce is not typically cited as a primary reason for why Canada needs immigrants. While immigrant entrepreneurs may certainly contribute to Canadian businesses and trade, this is not typically seen as the primary reason for why Canada needs immigrants.

Question 12

In 1997,Canada introduced a new Immigration Act that divided immigrants' applications into three classes.What were these three classes?

Accepted Answer

The three classes introduced in Canada's 1997 Immigration Act were an economic class, a family class, and a refugee class. The economic class includes skilled workers and business immigrants, the family class includes spouses, partners and dependents, and the refugee class includes those fleeing persecution or war. Option A and Option D are incorrect as there is no independent class or security class mentioned in the Immigration Act. Option C is also incorrect as there is no skilled labor class mentioned; rather, it falls under the economic class.

Question 13

All of the following benefited an individual's immigration process under the 1967 points system EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

Under the 1967 points system for immigration, points were awarded for various factors that were considered beneficial for economic and social integration into Canada, such as education, occupation, and language proficiency in English or French. Points were not awarded for speaking a language other than English or French; instead, proficiency in one or both of Canada's official languages was valued.

Question 14

To ensure Anglo-Saxon supremacy a head tax was placed on which group?

Accepted Answer

The head tax was a discriminatory tax levied on Chinese immigrants to Canada from 1885 to 1923, under the Chinese Immigration Act. The tax was created to discourage immigration from China and ensure Anglo-Saxon supremacy. The tax was ultimately repealed in 1923 with the Chinese Immigration Act's abolishment.

Question 15

Your neighbour applied for permanent residents' status,and while you are talking he informs you that he is from the country where the second largest amount of people in 2011 had applied for permanent residents' status.What is his country of origin?

Accepted Answer

In 2011, the People's Republic of China was the country with the second largest number of applicants for permanent resident status in Canada.

Question 16

Jasmine is a twenty-year-old college student.Based on Statistics Canada,what is the likelihood that Jasmine was born outside of Canada?

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, as of 2021, approximately one in five Canadians were born outside of Canada. Therefore, the likelihood that Jasmine was born outside of Canada is one in five.

Question 17

To qualify as a refugee,a person must either meet the criteria of someone in need of protection,or meet which other criteria?

Accepted Answer

The correct criteria for qualifying as a refugee is being either someone in need of protection or a Convention refugee. Landed immigrant and business class immigrant are not relevant in determining refugee status, and child and youth refugee is not a distinct category for determining refugee status.

Question 18

A single mother and her two children have just immigrated to Canada from the Philippines.She is immediately referred to a settlement agency.Over time she will experience all of the following settlement phases EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

The settlement phases that immigrants typically experience are orientation, acclimatization, adaptation, and integration. Therefore, the single mother and her two children are likely to experience all of these phases except orientation, as they have already immigrated to Canada and orientation typically occurs before or during the early stages of immigration.

Question 19

During the first immigration phase,which of the following scenarios describes who was most desired and allowed entry into Canada?

Accepted Answer

During the first immigration phase, between 1815 and 1850, Canada preferred families from Britain and Europe who were willing to settle in the new land and contribute to its growth. These families were granted land and were especially sought after because they could establish new communities and provide a support system for future immigrants.

Question 20

A Canadian poll published in 2012,reflects which of the following views of Canadian regarding immigration?

Accepted Answer

The poll reflects a divided view among Canadians regarding immigration, with roughly equal proportions seeing it as having positive and negative effects.

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