Question 1

Which of the following is true for new immigrants to Canada?
A) They easily find work that matches their qualifications.
B) They end up in jobs where their qualifications are insufficient.
C) They end up in occupations where they are overqualified.
D) They are contracted to work in positions for which they are overqualified.
E) They find jobs where they are overpaid because they are overqualified.

Accepted Answer

New immigrants to Canada often face challenges in the job market, including ending up in occupations where they are overqualified. This can be due to various factors such as the non-recognition of foreign credentials, language barriers, or a lack of Canadian work experience.

Question 2

Many immigrants accept living in precarious conditions in the hope of a 'better life.' What does this hope revolve around?
A) Finding better jobs with time
B) Going back to school to find work in the long term
C) Increasing their choices by moving to better neighbourhoods
D) That the next generation will benefit from good quality public education and upward social mobility
E) That the next generation will follow their own work and career path

Accepted Answer

The hope that revolves around living in precarious conditions is that the next generation will benefit from good quality public education and upward social mobility. Many immigrants believe that their children will be able to achieve greater success and stability than they have, and this hope fuels their willingness to endure difficult living situations in the present.

Question 3

Every year, immigration adds _____ to Canada's population.
A) 1 %
B) 5%
C) 0.2%
D) 15%
E) 1.5%

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which of the following is not a category used by Canada to classify newcomers?
A) Family Class immigrants
B) Economic class immigrants
C) Business class immigrants
D) Refugee class immigrants
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Canada classifies newcomers into Family Class, Economic Class, and Refugee Class immigrants. Business class immigrants are included under the Economic Class category.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a program within the Economic Class immigration classification?
A) Canadian Experience Class
B) Provincial Nominee Programs
C) Caregiver Programs
D) Federal skilled worker program
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, C, D) are indeed programs within the Economic Class immigration classification in Canada. The Economic Class includes various programs designed to attract individuals who contribute to the Canadian economy, including skilled workers, provincial nominees, caregivers, and those with Canadian work experience.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about women who migrated to Canada from Europe to work as nannies?
A) They were granted permanent residency 3 months after arrival.
B) They were regarded as 'governesses' (connoting a higher status than caregivers or domestic workers).
C) They were regarded as future wives to Canadian men.
D) They had the same status as caregivers nowadays.
E) b and c are correct

Accepted Answer

European women who migrated to Canada to work as nannies were often regarded both as 'governesses', which implied a higher status than mere caregivers or domestic workers, and as potential future wives for Canadian men. This reflects historical attitudes towards these women, emphasizing their social roles beyond mere employment.

Question 7

Caregivers are part of which of the following immigrant categories?
A) Family Class immigrants
B) Skilled worker immigrant
C) Economic class immigrants
D) Business class immigrants
E) Refugee class immigrants

Accepted Answer

Caregivers are typically considered part of the Economic class immigrants, as they are often brought in under programs that address labor market needs.

Question 8

In the 20^th century, women travelled from Europe to Canada to: A) Find a better life for future generations B) Do temporary exchange work and go back home after a couple of years C) Become governesses and future wives to Canadian men D) Become caregivers and domestic workers E) Travel through Canada as exchange students

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the 20^th century, women travelled from...

Question 9

In the mid-1950s, the flow of caregivers started to change and the Canadian government introduced which of the following?
A) The Nanny and Governess Scheme
B) The West Indian Domestic Scheme
C) The Skilled Worker immigrant program
D) The Caregiver Program
E) The Temporary Employment Authorization Scheme

Accepted Answer

In the mid-1950s, the Canadian government introduced the West Indian Domestic Scheme to address the shortage of domestic workers. This program allowed women from the Caribbean to come to Canada to work as domestic workers, providing a pathway for them to gain permanent residency.

Question 10

What happened when European women who used to work as nannies went looking for better-paying jobs?
A) Canada signed bilateral agreements that permitted entry to Black women from the British West Indies, primarily from Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and Guyana.
B) The Temporary Employment Authorization Scheme was created to support women workers arriving from Europe.
C) Domestic caregiving became associated with immigrant women of colour.
D) Canada signed a bilateral agreement with the Philipines to allow for women to enter Canada to work as caregivers under the Skilled Worker immigrant program.
E) a and c are correct

Accepted Answer

When European women who used to work as nannies went looking for better-paying jobs, domestic caregiving became associated with immigrant women of colour. Canada signed bilateral agreements that permitted entry to Black women from the British West Indies, primarily from Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and Guyana, which led to an influx of Black women immigrating to Canada to work as domestic caregivers.

Question 11

The Foreign Domestic Movement (FDM) was formed in 1981-1992. Which of the following is true regarding the FDM?
A) It was prompted by deteriorating working conditions, which were contested by several advocacy groups.
B) Domestic workers were required to live in their employers' homes for a period of 2 years.
C) Domestic workers could only apply for permanent residence after 2 years of employment.
D) Domestic workers under the FDM were not protected by the Human Rights Code.
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Domestic Movement (FDM) was indeed characterized by all of the mentioned aspects: it emerged in response to worsening working conditions for domestic workers, who were often required to live with their employers and faced restrictions on their rights and protections, including issues related to permanent residence and lack of protection under the Human Rights Code.

Question 12

The Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) was different from the Foreign Domestic Movement (FDM) in which of the following ways?
A) Caregivers were required to work only in care work with the employer specified in their work permit.
B) Caregivers had limited access to social services, education, and union membership rights until they got their permanent resident status.
C) Caregivers could apply for a work permit after 24 months of work and eventually, they could be granted permanent residency.
D) The process to change jobs for caregivers was very difficult.
E) a and c are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) was different...

Question 13

Under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP), caregivers are at risk for all of the following except:
A) Their privacy being compromised
B) Not getting paid
C) Their hours of work being poorly defined
D) Being physically, sexually and emotionally abused
E) Not finding support in a union or other social services

Accepted Answer

Caregivers under the LCP are entitled to be paid for their work, and failure of the employer to pay the caregiver is a violation of the program regulations. The other options are all potential risks and challenges that caregivers may face under the LCP.

Question 14

Which one of the following was a consequence for caregivers during the COVID-19 Lockdown periods?
A) Caregivers had no break from their workplaces.
B) Some caregivers were suddenly terminated and left without pay.
C) The Canadian government offered extra support to caregivers during the pandemic.
D) Caregivers were granted temporary resident status during the time of the pandemic.
E) a and b are correct

Accepted Answer

Both choices A and B are correct. During the COVID-19 lockdown periods, caregivers were unable to take breaks from their workplaces, which caused a lot of stress and fatigue. Some of them were also terminated without pay due to downsizing or the closure of their employers. The Canadian government did provide some additional support to caregivers, but this was not enough to offset the negative impacts of the pandemic on their work and financial stability. Temporary resident status was not granted specifically to caregivers during the pandemic.

Question 15

From 2014 to 2019, the Caregiver Program underwent several changes, including which of the following?
A) Additional rights to social services and support
B) The addition of higher education levels
C) Minimal language requirements
D) Quotas that increased the number of people that entered the program
E) Reduced number of years for accessing permanent resident status

Accepted Answer

The answer of From 2014 to 2019, the Caregiver Program...

Question 16

Which one of the following factors is not an influence in the ways in which immigrants are integrated into Canadian economic and social structures?
A) Employment and occupational opportunities that decrease as the number of years since arrival increase
B) Newcomers' racialized identities, as well as the settlement and training services available to them
C) Place of settlement and education level
D) Age and gender
E) Social network and language fluency

Accepted Answer

Employment and occupational opportunities typically increase or improve with the number of years since arrival, not decrease. This is because as immigrants spend more time in a new country, they often acquire better language skills, understand the job market better, and expand their social networks, all of which can lead to better employment opportunities.

Question 17

Studies have shown that adult immigrants in the skilled worker category earn how much compared to those who entered Canada in the Family Class?
A) On average 15 - 20 percent more
B) On average 15 - 25 percent less
C) On average 30 - 40 percent more
D) On average 20 - 30 percent more
E) On average 30 - 40 percent less

Accepted Answer

Studies indicate that adult immigrants in the skilled worker category typically earn on average 30 - 40 percent more than those who entered Canada in the Family Class. This difference is attributed to the skilled worker category's focus on selecting immigrants based on their ability to contribute economically, which often includes factors like education and work experience.

Question 18

A study found that the principal applicants in skilled worker categories ______.
A) earn less when they arrive, but their incomes also grow more rapidly over time.
B) earn more when they arrive and their income stays the same over time.
C) earn less when they arrive and their income grows very slowly over time.
D) earn more when they arrive, but their incomes also grow more rapidly over time.
E) earn less when they arrive and their income stays the same over time.

Accepted Answer

The study found that principal applicants in skilled worker categories earn more when they arrive, and their incomes also grow more rapidly over time.

Question 19

In a study comparing parents who arrived under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) and parents who arrived under other immigration programs, the results showed which of the following?
A) Approximately 51% of students whose parents had arrived under the LCP had been separated from their mother for 2 or more years.
B) Approximately 95% of students whose parents had arrived under the LCP had been separated from their mother for 2 or more years.
C) Approximately 95% of students whose parents had arrived under the LCP had been separated from their mother because they migrated elsewhere before migrating to Canada.
D) Approximately 51% of students whose parents had arrived under the LCP had been separated from their mother for less than 2 years.
E) Only 30% of students whose parents had arrived under the LCP had been separated from their mother for 2 or more years.

Accepted Answer

The correct choice indicates that a significant portion, but not the majority, of students whose parents were part of the Live-in Caregiver Program experienced prolonged separation from their mother, suggesting the impact of the program's requirements on family unity.

Question 20

In the study in Halton, a majority of the separations from children and their mothers who arrived under the LCP were ______.
A) for only two years.
B) for no more than three years.
C) for a minimum of six years.
D) for a minimum of eight years.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) for a minimum of six years. This indicates that in the study conducted in Halton, the separations between children and their mothers who arrived under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) lasted for at least six years, highlighting the prolonged duration of these separations.

Quiz 10: Immigration Pathways and Next Generation Outcomes: Caribbean and Filipino Children of Caregivers

Which of the following is true for new immigrants to Canada?

Many immigrants accept living in precarious conditions in the hope of a 'better life.' What does this hope revolve around?

Every year, immigration adds _____ to Canada's population.

Which of the following is not a category used by Canada to classify newcomers?

Which of the following is not a program within the Economic Class immigration classification?

Which of the following is true about women who migrated to Canada from Europe to work as nannies?

Caregivers are part of which of the following immigrant categories?

In the 20^th century, women travelled from Europe to Canada to:

In the mid-1950s, the flow of caregivers started to change and the Canadian government introduced which of the following?

What happened when European women who used to work as nannies went looking for better-paying jobs?

The Foreign Domestic Movement (FDM) was formed in 1981-1992. Which of the following is true regarding the FDM?

The Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) was different from the Foreign Domestic Movement (FDM) in which of the following ways?

Under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) , caregivers are at risk for all of the following except:

Which one of the following was a consequence for caregivers during the COVID-19 Lockdown periods?

From 2014 to 2019, the Caregiver Program underwent several changes, including which of the following?

Which one of the following factors is not an influence in the ways in which immigrants are integrated into Canadian economic and social structures?

Studies have shown that adult immigrants in the skilled worker category earn how much compared to those who entered Canada in the Family Class?

A study found that the principal applicants in skilled worker categories ______.

In a study comparing parents who arrived under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) and parents who arrived under other immigration programs, the results showed which of the following?

In the study in Halton, a majority of the separations from children and their mothers who arrived under the LCP were ______.