Canadian Immigration ：加拿大移民.ppt

Canadian ImmigrationMulticulturalism?Melting Pot?THE enter and settle in a country or region to which one is not ?A social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture?A social and political movement and position that holds differences between individuals and groups to be a potential source of strength and renewal rather than of strife. It values the diverse perspectives people develop and maintain through varieties of experience and background stemming from racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation and/or class differences in our society. It strives to uphold the ideals of equality, equity and freedom and includes respect for individuals and groups as a principle fundamental to the ess and growth of our country. THE GOODWe are all Immigrants?All Canadians, including the Native People (this is up for debate), can trace their origins to an immigrant past. This does not mean that the majority of Canadians are are all Immigrants?The 2006 census had over 200 different ethnic origins reported?The 2006 census also found that % of the population was born outside Canada Multiculturalism Act?In July 1988 the Multiculturalism Act was adopted?Canada was the first country in the world to pass a national multiculturalism Act?The following are the stated goals of the act:–promote the understanding that multiculturalism reflects the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society–promote the understanding that multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity–ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment and equal protection under the law–promote the understanding and creativity that arise from the interaction between individuals munities of different origins–foster the recognition and appreciation of the diverse cultures of Canadian society–preserve and enhance the use o