WGST 1F90 Lecture Notes - Toronto Star, Multiculturalism In Canada, Credentialism And Educational Inflation

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Anno uncement o n gues t lectures o n femi nis t cri ti ques o f i s lam pho bia. In 2006, canada admitted 251,649 permanent residents. 138,257 were economic class (55% of the total). Includes skilled workers, business immigrants, and live-in caregivers. 43,000 were refugees and those admitted on humanitarian grounds (16%) -- % has declined in recent years. 182,322 with temporary work permits (farm/oil workers) cannot apply for citizenship. 96,147 foreign students , who can apply for citizenship. 2006: 20% of canadian-born had post-secondary degree. 51% of people born outside canada had post-secondary degree (2001-6) But: in 2001 [immigrant men**] earned 40% and women 45% less than canadian- born of same age and education. Almost double the wage gap of 20 years ago. Conclusion: newcomers (mostly people of colour) are not getting special privileges". Racialized people 3 times more likely to live in poverty than others.

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