Unit 1: Multiculturalism
Assignment
APP
COMM
/16 marks
/5 marks
Compose your answers in complete sentences.
Census Canada Stats
1.
Using the Census Canada 2015/2016 statistics: (9 marks)
a) What were the top three countries that landed immigrants came from?
The top three countries that landed immigrants came from the Philippines, India, and Syria.
b) What was the top language that landed immigrants spoke in the province of Ontario?
Quebec? British Columbia?
The top language that landed immigrants spoke in the province of Ontario is Mandarin, in Quebec it is Arabic,
and finally in British Columbia it is Punjabi.
c) What are the top three visible minorities in the city of Toronto in 2011?
The top three visible minorities in the city of Toronto in 2011 are South Asian, Chinese and Black.
2. Referring to the religious denomination projections chart,
a) What conclusions can you draw from the 2031 % projection for Christian religious
denominations compared to 2006? For non-Christian religious denominations? What does
this mean for the future of Canada? (4 marks)
Conclusions I can draw from the 2031% projection for Christian religious denominations compared to 2006, is
that it increased a substantial amount of about ten thousand and is still the highest out of all religions. For nonChristian religious denominations for the future of Canada, people will notice the differences of religions and
opinions as many other people believe in other religions.
3. Based on your findings about recent immigration patterns, visible minority populations in Canada,
and religion statistics and projections, why do you think it is important for people who live in
Canada to practice tolerance and empathy in regards to different races, languages and religions?
(3 marks)
I believe that it is important for people that live in Canada to practice tolerance and empathy in many regards
since Canada is a country of multiculturalism. The diversity of Canada will only grow on our country as we have
the great means of having a country filled with many different beautiful cultures and ethnicities.
Unit 1: Multiculturalism
Assignment
Canada choosing 'the opposite approach' on refugees and
immigration: Hussen
As some countries close their borders, Canada is 'being open to people, being open to talent'
Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted: Feb 04, 2017 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 4, 2017
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed
Hussen answers a question in the House of Commons in
Ottawa on Jan.31. He said Canada does not intend to change
its 2017 immigration plan to accommodate 40,000
refugees. (Adrian Wyld / Canadian Press)
The new federal immigration, refugee and citizenship minister says Canada
will continue to take "the opposite approach" of countries like the United States
when it comes to managing its borders and travel policy.
"As more and more countries are taking a different approach, of closing their
borders, or not being open to new people or ideas, we've chosen the opposite
approach, which is being open to ideas, being open to people, being open to
talent, being open to skills and investments and we'll continue to have that
tradition," Ahmed Hussen told CBC Radio’s The House.
On Jan. 27 U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order
temporarily restricting entry to the U.S. for travellers from seven predominantly
Muslim countries. The restrictions are currently facing legal challenges in the
U.S.
The day after Trump signed the executive order, a tweet by Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau expressed his own message to those seeking to come to Canada, and it was very different than Trump's.
"To those fleeing persecution, terror and war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength," it
read.
It's been retweeted more than 427,000 times and was followed up with a
photo showing Trudeau welcoming a newly arrived Syrian refugee child, with
the hashtag "Welcome to Canada."
"I think the prime minister expressed the clear sentiments of Canadians. It
was an expression of our progressive tradition of being an open country, a
welcoming country," said Hussen, who came to Canada from Somalia as a
refugee when he was a teenager.
Pushing programs
"We spread that message throughout the world, not just to one country. We
have programs in place to attract and retain skilled immigrants and international
students and we will work harder to do that. We will also continue to remain
committed to being an open country to those seeking protection." But not
everyone is gushing over Canada’s response.
Earlier this week NDP Leader Tom Mulcair challenged the prime minister to
clearly denounce Trump's travel restrictions.
"The prime minister talks about the importance of standing up to
intolerance and racism. So, why is he refusing to denounce this policy that
breaches fundamental human rights and that will inevitably have
consequences for Canada?" he asked in the House of Commons.
"My focus is on our own policies, to make sure that we continue to be a
generous and compassionate country to refugees and asylum seekers,"
Hussen responded.
While Hussen said Canada will continue to keep its doors open, he has
already confirmed it will not hike its refugee intake target in the wake of
Trump's travel crackdown in the U.S.
Canada's 2017 immigration plan is to accommodate 40,000 refugees.
Working with U.S. counterparts
Hussen said his department is monitoring the story that a Canadian
resident originally from Syria suddenly had his Nexus cards revoked, a
week after Trump announced the executive order.
"We're working very, very closely with our American counterparts.
U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by, from left, Senior
Adviser Jared Kushner, Vice President Mike Pence and Staff
Secretary Rob Porter, signs his first executive orders at the White
House in Washington. His 90-day travel ban affecting seven
countries faces legal challenges at home and pushback
internationally. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
There is rightly some concern expressed by Canadians and permanent residents," he said.
It's unclear what will happen to people from the seven target countries travelling after the 90-day timeline is up, but there are
likely to be a number of challenges to the order in the meantime.
A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked Trump's ban after Washington state and Minnesota urged a nationwide hold on the
executive order that has seen legal battles launched across the country.
U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled against government
lawyers' claims that the states did not have the standing to challenge
Trump's order and said they showed their case was likely to succeed.
Hussen said Canada is following the legal challenges.
"We have monitoring capacity to make sure we're always on top of any
new developments," Hussen said.
Unit 1: Multiculturalism
Assignment
T/I
COMM
/15 marks
/5 marks
Compose your answers in complete sentences.
1.
The Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Minister of Canada is taking the “opposite
approach” to managing its border and travel policy, in comparison to countries like the
U.S. What is the opposite approach? (2 marks)
The Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Minister of Canada’s opposite approach is being open to new
people or ideas, including different talents, skills, and investments. They will continue this tradition then on.
2.
What was the Executive order that President Donald Trump signed? What was Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau’s response? (2 marks)
On Jan. 27 U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily restricting travel from seven
predominantly Muslim countries to the U.S. However, the restrictions are currently being challenged in the
U.S. The day after Trump signed the executive order, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted "Canadians
welcome all who flee persecution, terror, and war, regardless of their faith. Diversity is our strength," it read.
Unlike Trump, Justin Trudeau had a very different message for those seeking to come to Canada.
3.
What criticism did Prime Minister Justin Trudeau face from opposition? What was the
response of the immigration minister to this criticism? (3 marks)
Tom Mulcair, the NDP leader, challenged the prime minister to clearly denounce Trump's travel restrictions.
"The prime minister talks about standing up to intolerance and racism. Why, then, is he refusing to denounce the
policies that violate fundamental human rights and that have consequences for Canada?" he asked in the House
of Commons.
4. How many immigrants will be allowed to enter Canada yearly according to the 2017
Canadian Immigration plan? (1 mark)
According to Canada's 2017 immigration plan, 40,000 refugees will be allowed to enter Canada yearly.
5.
How does Prime Minister Justin Trudeau use social media (Twitter) to communicate
Canada’s position on immigration? What message do you think his posts send to the U.S.
(President Trump)? (3 marks)
The day after Trump signed the executive order, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted "Canadians
welcome all who flee persecution, terror, and war, regardless of their faith. Diversity is our strength," it read.
Unlike Trump, Justin Trudeau uses Twitter specifically to carry his message that we accept here and not
restrict like the U.S. I think this message send to President Trump meant that his decisions and actions were
wrong. It is unfair and not welcoming people to the country.
6.
How does this article relate to our first unit of study, Multiculturalism? (4 marks)
This article relates to our first unit of study, Multiculturalism because it emphasizes faith and
religions and the diversity of it all. It talks about the differences between their decisions regarding
Immigration that Trump and Trudeau placed. Prime Minister Trudeau made sure that those who
are trying to escape persecution, terror, and war can come to Canada, their faith not mattering in
this situation. Canada is a much more diverse and multicultural country when we have more
freedom present then restrictions.