Abstract
This paper will argue that "Lives of the Saints" may be seen as a "prequel" of sorts to "Son of a Smaller Hero" in that it explains how the culture of a country of origin can shape the immigrant life in Canada.

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This paper discusses Canada's cultural diversity. It discusses Canada's immigration policies that have resulted in such a high level of diversity and problems with the policies in the past. The paper also discusses Canada's aboriginal population, its international mediators and the challenges it faces for the future.

From the Paper
" Canada and Cultural Diversity -Outline Introduction: * Ethnic and cultural makeup, diversity as an attribute * Immigration today, Canada today * Thesis: today, Canada has fully embraced cultural pluralism in both policy and practice, although this has not been the base in the past * Historically bilingual * Argument: broad framework of laws, adaptability to new issues, programs, approach, basis for future; C. Charter of Rights * Origins in the bilingual challenge * Immigration policy of the past; policy, aggressive laws * Mistakes of the immigration policy of the past * Canada and its aboriginal people: infringements on human rights from early history, school system, impacts * Constitutional measures and legislation not enough on its own: all groups must have a voice in community * Canadian as international mediators, peacekeeprs * Challenges for the future: global changes, globalization, fighting"

Tags:canada, culturaldiversity, multiculturalism

Abstract
This paper reviews the defining characteristics of the Canadian government's public policies regarding immigration and settlement in recent years, and the emphasis upon the economic value to Canada of immigrants and immigration. This essay argues, that if one examines Canadian immigration and settlement policy in a larger historical context, one can recognize how both racism and sexism have been played important roles as primary factors in shaping these policies.

Tags:canada, race, immigration

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This essay will maintain the stand that more skilled immigrants should be allowed to come into the country. This is sure to not only bring about economic benefits and boost productivity, but is also a way to tackle the dwindling population problem that plagues Canada today. In addition, surely, this will further help to boost the multicultural diversity that this country is known for. This paper will argue that to ensure that this does happen, successful applicants should be required to have reasonable English or French standards.

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In this article, the writer proves that segregation exists in a city like Toronto, which is touted to be a "world within a city". The writer reflects on the effectiveness of the former two-tier system of governance, in respect to housing policies. The writer concentrates on the economical gentrification occurring in Parkdale, and the ethnic segregation in various neighborhoods in Metro Toronto between 1953 and 1997. Also taken into account are factors such as immigration, income and race in order to paint a clearer picture on the issue. The paper reveals that segregation and gentrification became common housing policy methods when Toronto had a two-tier level of government. Starting off with a brief history of Toronto, the writer continues to analyze the evolution of segregation and gentrification throughout the years.

From the Paper
"To further prove that the actions taken by Metro Toronto were at least faulty, one must also consider the downloading of services from the province, especially in this particular case of treating the mentally ill. Circa 1979-1980, a new trend emerged, whereby "community-based care" was considered an adequate replacement for hospitals in which long term institutionalization occurred. The premise of this idea was simple and, on paper, seemed beneficial for social integration of these people. These patients would be discharged and moved into 'group-homes,' where they would receive care, whilst integrated into society and becoming more independent. This trend had resulted in the closing down of the Lakeshore Provincial Psychiatric Hospital and the Queen Street Health Centre for Addiction and Mental Health."

Tags:municipal, segregation, gentrification, racism, discrimination

Abstract
This paper explains that Canadian senior immigrants are more vulnerable to social isolation and exclusion than Canadian-raised seniors; therefore, it is important to consider the importance of social inclusion for this population. The author points out that problems, such as the lack of social and family support, the lack of knowledge of the English/French language and the lack of community resources have resulted in senior immigrants becoming more socially excluded. The paper stresses that, to encourage social inclusion, social workers need to help break down these barriers, which have caused senior immigrants to face problems of accessibility to services. The author underscores that it is important to not homogenize the senior population but rather to offer culturally sensitive and accessible programs that meet the needs of specific immigrant senior populations and that encourage them to meet their own specific needs.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Senior Immigrants: Exploring Assumptions and Reality
Social Exclusion to Social Inclusion
Barriers to Services
Recommendations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Contemporary Canadian society is among the most diverse in the world: the 2001 Census lists around two hundred ethnic groups. Among the immigrant population, 68% of all immigrant seniors are originally from Europe and 19% come from Asia (one in five). This development is the result of a change in immigration patterns since the 1960s, when the trend of admitting immigrants from Europe shifted to one admitting people from all over the world, especially Asia. For the purpose of this paper, senior immigrants can be defined by age as legal immigrants 65 years old and above."

Tags:holistic, inclusion, language, barriers, process

Abstract
This paper describes the conditions in Ireland that pushed people to leave for Canada, the pull factors that made British North America so attractive. The author states that the immigration was successful for both Ireland and British North America: Ireland reduced population and Canada received Irish immigration who provided the unskilled labor required to develop the country, a population to protect the colony under any further attacks from the United States and the political and economic influence of the Irish people. The paper states that there were problems such as an overwhelming flood of immigrants in the case of the exodus of 1847, cholera outbreak in Canada in the 1830s and poverty. Annotated bibliography.

From the Paper
"From 1815 to 1870 approximately 875,000 Irish embarked on ships heading to British North America. Usually immigration had a positive impact for both the homeland and the colonies; for owners of timber ships it solved the problem of sending empty ships westward across the Atlantic, and for Irish landlords it could be used to reduce unnecessary labor on their estates. For most emigrants the effects of moving from their homeland was also positive, because many found employment, land and wealth in Canada that they could not have obtained in Ireland. For the entire century various factors played a part in the experience of emigrating. The class, religion and wealth of the people themselves varied, with the highest classes and wealthiest leaving before the famine, and with the poorest fleeing around mid-century. The factors pushing emigrants from Ireland and pulling themselves towards British North America also changed as the century progressed. For most people the lack of opportunity in Ireland, and the plentiful employment, land, and the chance of improving ones position in society in Canada, were cited as being the main reasons for leaving."

Tags:poverty, culture, labor, population, employment

Abstract
This paper develops the argument that Canada's current immigration laws do not work and closing its borders to migrants would not evoke a positive response for the national interest of Canada. The writer argues that the international image of Canada in the global village of civilized and humanitarian nations depends upon its accessibility to foreigners.

From the Paper
"Does it follow then that Canada must admit anyone or everyone who calls at our doorsteps for entrance irrespective of our own national interest priorities. Again, the enlightened approach to the issue would be to admit those that are deemed to be able to serve our national interest, as the current Canadian federal immigration regulation would have implied. Or to grant entrance to victims of political oppression in their homeland by brutal authoritarian regimes or permit foreign migrants to stay here on human rights and compassionate grounds, such is the strategic orientation of our federal refugee programme."

Tags:illegal, immigrants, law, national, workers

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Canada is, according to the last census, a country with a population of 32,078,819 people (Statistics Canada). This number has been increasing over the past 60 years thank to Canada's immigration policy. This paper examines the history of its immigration system and looks at two relevant case studies.

Outline
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Two Canadian Cases: Leuce vs. Canada and Sanxhaku vs. Canada
Proposed Changes/Controversial Issues

From the Paper
"The next class is the Independent Class immigrants. These people usually apply at a Canadian Embassy in their country's capital in order to get an interview with a Canadian consul, and upon successful completion of that interview they may be eligible in getting a VISA for entering Canada. These applicant must be 19 years or older. Also they can choose their "destination" for Canada as there are different waiting periods (Quebec or Federal). (Department of Justice Canada). These applicants can be subdivided in another four classes: workers, entrepreneurs, self-employed and investors. They are accepted/rejected based on the point system. The last but not least class is the Refugee Class"

Tags:albania, policy, romania, sanxhaku, leuce

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This is a research proposal that was done to look at the effects of poverty on immigration in Canada. In Canada, immigrants are more likely to live under the poverty line than native Canadian-born citizens. The proposal attempts to answer the question: Why are Canada?s immigrants more likely to end up in poverty than native-born Canadians. It is a qualitative proposal, which includes a literature review. The author discusses census data and utilizes interview questions and answers. The proposal was written in first person narrative, and is 13 pages long, including bibliography as well as a potential newspaper ad for gathering applicants to the study.

From the Paper
"This study will hopefully show why it is that immigrants to Canada , at least those who arrived since 1981, are more likely to live in poverty than native-born Canadians. It will attempt to find possible solutions to prevent this from happening to future immigrant populations, whether the problem lies in the hands of the immigration system, or if it has to do with something else. Optimistically, my study will also serve to educate the public and policy makers to adopt different views on immigration and immigrants than the ones currently harbored by many. In my opinion, education of the public and lawmakers will prove crucial after the findings to start finding ways to make some changes to get these people out of poverty, which would benefit everyone."

Tags:literature, census, methods, interview, qualitiative, research, immigration, LICO