Question 1

All of the following are consequences of the separation experienced by children from their mothers who migrated to Canada under the LCP, except:
A) It's a very difficult experience for young children.
B) The relationship of trust and intimacy with their parents can be negatively affected.
C) Their parents' marriage might also be impacted.
D) Their education rates often decrease.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) in Canada allows caregivers to work in Canada and eventually apply for permanent residency. The options listed (A, B, C) are potential consequences of the separation between children and their mothers who migrate under this program. However, there is no direct evidence or widespread study conclusively linking the LCP to a decrease in education rates among children of migrants (D), making E (All of the above) incorrect as it implies all listed consequences are a result of the LCP, including the decrease in education rates which is not a documented consequence.

Question 2

According to the Halton study, all of the following are true about the students who had arrived through the LCP program, except:
A) They were more likely to be struggling at school.
B) In general, their English and math scores were worse than those of their non-LCP Filipino peers.
C) They were much less likely to be involved in extra-curricular activities at school.
D) Many more of the LCP students aspired to a university pathway rather than going to a community college, learning a trade or entering the workforce after high school.
E) Lower grades, combined with more severe financial situations at home, influenced their post-secondary goals.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Many more of the LCP students aspired to a university pathway rather than going to a community college, learning a trade or entering the workforce after high school" is true according to the Halton study. The other statements are also true, as the study found that LCP students were more likely to be struggling, had lower English and math scores, were less likely to be involved in extra-curricular activities, and had lower grades combined with more severe financial situations at home which influenced their post-secondary goals.

Question 3

Many migrants face difficulties as a result of specific immigration programs. Which one of the following is not one of the challenges experienced by caregivers?
A) They are frequently cut off from whatever educational and professional opportunities they may have had in their own country.
B) They often find it challenging to find a home, even though they are formally employed.
C) The professional standing had in their country of origin may not be credited in Canada.
D) They are often separated from their families, having to leave their children behind.
E) Their experience in Canada has been solely as domestic caretakers, and possible future employers have classified them as such.

Accepted Answer

Caregivers often face challenges related to professional recognition, family separation, and limited employment opportunities, but finding a home is not typically highlighted as a direct challenge linked to their status as caregivers.

Question 4

Domestic workers and caregivers ______.
A) are stigmatized and locked into a type of work that is difficult to get out of.
B) become separated from whatever educational and professional standing they may have had in their country of origin.
C) face general racial discrimination in Canada.
D) often have limited social networks.
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options describe the challenges faced by domestic workers and caregivers, including the difficulty in leaving this type of work, loss of professional status, racial discrimination, and limited social networks.

Question 5

Given the current immigration programs in Canada, it could be accurate to say that:
A) Immigrant workers' children will endure the same racial prejudice and workplace stereotypes as their parents.
B) The promise of increasing social mobility for future generations in Canada will be unfulfilled.
C) The children of migrant workers have a greater chance to succeed than their parents did.
D) The children of migrant workers have the same chances to flourish as other Canadian children.
E) a and b are correct

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the current immigration programs in Canada,...

Question 6

The pattern of upward mobility applies to all immigrant racialized groups equally.

Accepted Answer

The pattern of upward mobility does not apply equally to all immigrant racialized groups. Some groups may face more barriers and systemic discrimination than others, leading to different outcomes in terms of social and economic mobility.

Question 7

There is evidence that the immigration path taken by a parent or family to a new nation can influence their children's outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the immigration path, including reasons for migration, legal status, and early experiences in the new country, can affect a child's academic achievement, mental health, and relationships with peers.

Question 8

The number of immigrants arriving in Canada has been decreasing in recent years-from 347,000 in 2017 to 307,000 in 2019.

Accepted Answer

Canada has seen an increase in the number of immigrants over the years, with the numbers generally rising, not decreasing. The fluctuation in numbers can vary due to policy changes, global events, or other factors, but the overall trend has been towards growth, not decline.

Question 9

Applicants for the Canadian Experience Class are chosen based on their 'points' for education, language aptitude, and other characteristics.

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Experience Class prioritizes applicants based on their Canadian work experience and language ability in English or French, rather than a points-based system like the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Question 10

Provincial Nominee Programs allow provinces to determine their immigration requirements.

Accepted Answer

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are designed to allow provinces and territories within Canada to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. Each province has its own specific requirements for its PNP and can determine which candidates are best suited to meet their economic and labor market needs.

Question 11

After meeting certain employment standards, caregiver programs convert temporary workers into permanent residents.

Accepted Answer

After meeting certain employment standards, such as working in Canada for two years under one of the caregiver programs, individuals can apply for permanent residency.

Question 12

In the ten years between 2008 and 2017, economic immigrants accounted for 60.3 percent of all immigrants who came to Canada. These data only include principal applicants and do not include spouses and dependents.

Accepted Answer

The statistic of 60.3 percent for economic immigrants in Canada typically includes both principal applicants and their spouses and dependents, not just principal applicants alone.

Question 13

In the first half of the 20^th-century, women migrated to Canada from Europe to work as nannies, becoming immigrant labour and having limited access to education and other social services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the first half of the 20^th-century,...

Question 14

Borders were particularly open for European populations as a consequence of discriminatory actions aimed at maintaining Canada's dominant characteristic as a primarily white settler state.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that discriminatory actions were taken to maintain Canada's demographic as primarily white, which facilitated open borders for European populations.

Question 15

The Temporary Employment Authorization Scheme replaced the West Indian Domestic Scheme between 1973 and 1981. As a result domestic worker employment, as well as immigration rules, became less rigorous.

Accepted Answer

The Temporary Employment Authorization Scheme did not replace the West Indian Domestic Scheme; instead, it was the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program that was introduced to allow for temporary workers, primarily in agriculture, not domestic work. The West Indian Domestic Scheme specifically targeted domestic workers and had its own set of regulations and criteria.

Question 16

With the introduction of the Temporary Employment Authorization Scheme, immigration regulations became stricter, working conditions deteriorated, and a road to citizenship was no longer available.

Accepted Answer

The introduction of the Temporary Employment Authorization Scheme made it more difficult for immigrants to obtain permanent residency and citizenship, and many faced worse working conditions due to limited job opportunities and the fear of losing their work authorization. Thus, immigration regulations did become stricter and opportunities for citizenship were limited.

Question 17

The Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) was replaced by the FDM between 1993-2014.

Accepted Answer

The Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) was not replaced by the FDM between 1993-2014. It was replaced by the Caregiver Program in 2014, which introduced two new pathways for caregivers to obtain permanent residence: the Caring for Children Pathway and the Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pathway.

Question 18

Caregivers who did not live in their employers' houses were sometimes abruptly fired, resulting in a loss of income.

Accepted Answer

This statement suggests that non-live-in caregivers were at risk of losing their jobs suddenly, which would indeed result in a loss of income.

Question 19

Various domestic workers' rights organizations have praised the Canadian government since the LCP began because caregivers now have access to political rights and are not working in precarious conditions anymore.

Accepted Answer

While the LCP program has provided some improvements for caregivers, various domestic workers' rights organizations have criticized it for still leaving caregivers in precarious conditions and not providing them with full political rights.

Question 20

During the period from 2014 to 2019, processing times to approve permanent residency applications often decreased dramatically.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that processing times decreased dramatically during this period.

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

All of the following are consequences of the separation experienced by children from their mothers who migrated to Canada under the LCP, except:

According to the Halton study, all of the following are true about the students who had arrived through the LCP program, except:

Many migrants face difficulties as a result of specific immigration programs. Which one of the following is not one of the challenges experienced by caregivers?

Domestic workers and caregivers ______.

Given the current immigration programs in Canada, it could be accurate to say that: