HIS312H1 Lecture 18: Growing Diversity
Document Summary
Liberalization and diversity, as the white canada policy undone. Brought about a gradual decline of immigrants from britain (1990s is the 10th), and w. euro, and the us. Vast majority settle in urban areas, toronto, vancouver, montreal. By 1967, immigration from mainland canada outpaced from immigrants from hong. By 1991, 70% chinese immigration from hong kong. By 1990, 50% of business immigrants from hong kong. 1988, had led to easier immigration for business ppl. A favourite for hong kong immigrants, esp. to toronto and vancouver. Initially settled in chinatown, but then spread out to the suburbs, esp. in pockets of. New attempt for unity, and to counter racism. Documentary, chinese seen as insular, competitive, and foreign. Upset alot of ppl, saw chinese students as foreigners that took advantage of canada. Article on uoft, too much studying and competitive vs. partying. Iraqi community broken down, cause of religious, ethnic differences, the different wars and diff. waves of immigration.
