HREQ 1800 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Language Barrier, Median Income, Market Failure

• School: York University
• Department: Human Rights and Equity Studies
• Course: HREQ 1800
• Professor: Professor L.Visano

Document Summary

Changing immigration policy - a brief historical overview. One of the aims of immigration in this country from the beginning has been to help populate the nation and later, to help offset declining fertility rates. To attract farmers, agricultural labourers, and female domestics. Recently among new comer children, they are much likely than earlier immigrants or. Canadian born individuals to live in families with incomes below the median family income. A large proportion of recent immigrants are racialized, and that a high number of racialized canadians are living in poverty. Overrepresentation of racialized groups in low paying jobs, labour market failure to recognize international work, experiences and credentials and racial discrimination on employment. New xome parents of young children were highly motivated during the first 6 months after their arrival, but became discouraged as stresses maintained once they were here. Assimilation - blending in with economic success.