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Before the war, English and French Canadians were concerned that accepting immigrants from other countries around the world would erode the country's English and French roots. As well, most Canadians were afraid that the immigrants would steal jobs away from other workers.
In 1952, a new Immigration Act was finally enacted by Parliament. This act stated that the Cabinet could prohibit the admission of people by the factors of nationality, ethnic group, occupation, lifestyle, and the inability to become readily assimilated into Canadian society.
Many citizens believed that this act was very racist, so on January 12th, 1962, Ellen Fairclough presented new regulations to the House that eliminated racial discrimination. Any unsponsored immigrants with education, skill, and other qualifications were suitable for admission, irrespective of colour, race, or nationality, as long as they:
This new immigration rule let in a large number of people and increased the population.
In 1952, a new Immigration Act was finally enacted by Parliament. This act stated that the Cabinet could prohibit the admission of people by the factors of nationality, ethnic group, occupation, lifestyle, and the inability to become readily assimilated into Canadian society.
Many citizens believed that this act was very racist, so on January 12th, 1962, Ellen Fairclough presented new regulations to the House that eliminated racial discrimination. Any unsponsored immigrants with education, skill, and other qualifications were suitable for admission, irrespective of colour, race, or nationality, as long as they:
- had a specific job waiting for them in Canada or were able to support themselves until they found employment
- were not criminals or terrorists
- did not suffer from a disease that endangered the public health
This new immigration rule let in a large number of people and increased the population.