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- The Act, which took effect in 1978, was a radical break from the past.
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Feb 7, 2006 · After substantial consultation, the Liberal government of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau passed a new Immigration Act, 1976. The Act, which took effect in 1978, was a radical break from the past. It established for the first time in law the main objectives of Canada's immigration policy.
Jun 29, 2017 · Fifty years ago, in 1967, Canada became the first country in the world to adopt a “points” system for immigrants. Previous immigration policy had given preference to immigrants from the United ...
Apr 22, 2013 · In 2002, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) was passed. The new law replaced the 1976 Immigration Act. It notably made immigration into Canada harder, including for refugees. However, the Act did also make it easier for people in common-law or same-sex relationships to enter Canada.
The annual number of landed immigrants in Canada has fluctuated considerably over the last 150 years. Some of these fluctuations can be linked to immigration policy changes, others to Canada's economic situation or world events connected with the movement of migrants and refugees. For example, in the late 1800s, the number of immigrants ...
Immigration . New Immigration Act and Refugees. In 1978, Canada enacted a new Immigration Act that affirmed Canada's commitment to the resettlement of refugees from oppression. Refugees would no longer be admitted to Canada as an exception to immigration regulations. Admission of refugees was now part of Canadian immigration law and regulations.
Research. Immigration History. Canadian Immigration Acts and Legislation. by Lindsay Van Dyk, Former Junior Researcher. What do immigration rules tell us about Canada? Since 1869, Canada has had laws and regulations governing the admission of immigrants.
Immigration Act, 1976 — the first immigration legislation to clearly outline the objectives of Canadian immigration policy, define refugees as a distinct class of immigrants, and mandate the Canadian government to consult with other levels of government in the planning and management of immigration.
