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Starter Task: Homework check & take-up. p. 212 # 1a, 2, 4, 10a & c.

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Immigration Learning objective: To explore Canadas immigration history, why people immigrate and how someone becomes an immigrant.

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Immigration and Canada Immigrants and their descendants make up 98% of Canadas population. Our nation is referred to as multicultural

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Activation: Class Discussion Look at the pie graphs on p 214. Which data set comes from a geography class in a small town? An urban centre? How do you know? Look at fig 18 2 p 214. When are the peaks of immigration? When are the lulls? Look at fig 18 3. Why do you think Canada such a popular destination for immigration?

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Demonstration Task: this! Get into groups of 4 or 5. Use p. 218-220 as a reference. What are some reasons to leave your home country? What is an intervening obstacle? What is a refugee? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGAsyrYtQQ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRBVGJoTEko

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Why Leave your Home Country? PUSH FACTORS: Not enough land Poverty cant get ahead of subsistence Natural disasters War/civil unrest Farm machines less jobs for workers

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INTERVENING OBSTACLES Factors that discourage or even stop a person from immigrating include: Distances Costs of immigration Immigration requirements

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Refugee s Fears persecution or death in their home country They must prove their lives are at risk or their rights are being infringed upon Special category: victims of natural and human disasters (famine or war)

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Independent Immigrants Skilled workers: Receive 70 points on complicated system used to identify which immigrants will be most successful in Canada half of all immigrants. Top 5 source countries for skilled workers: China, Pakistan, India, Taiwan, Iran Over 50% aged 25 to 64 have a post- secondary degree. Business immigrants: Have a significant contribution of Canadas economy establish/buy business which creates at least one job outside their own family 25 points to join entrance to Canada

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Allows families to be reunited by bringing their relatives to Canada Must be sponsored by a family member already in Canada, providing financial support for the new immigrant for 10 years if they have difficulty

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Lets look at the STATS. http://www.kidsnewtocanada.ca/care/overview

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At your table BRAINSTORM & prepare an answer! Give 3 reasons why these top 4 provinces are the most attractive destinations for immigrants.

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Reflection Task: What are some reasons you would consider moving to another country. Any ideas where you would go? Why? Did you achieve your learning objective? Why or why not?