 Immigration is a __________ government concern, but provinces do have some influence.

 The Provincial Nomination Program allows provinces to “nominate” the kind of immigrants they need to fit their needs.  Eg. Alberta may have a labour shortage in construction so they can nominate that more immigrants with construction experience get in

 The government cannot require immigrants to live in a certain area but the nomination program increases the likelihood that immigrants will settle where their skills are needed.

 Pg. 188/190  1.) _______________ 39 %  2.) _______________ 15 %  3.) _______________ 14%  4.) The rest of Canada 32%  ______ % of Immigrants settle in Alberta

 A special agreement between Quebec and the __________ government.  The accord allows Quebec to seek immigrants whose first language is ________.  It also allows Quebec to require immigrants to send their children to French language schools.

 Why would Quebec alone have a special accord with the government to bring in immigrants who speak a certain language?

 The accord also allows Quebec to have immigration offices in places of the world they are interested in recruiting immigrants from, for example, _____________, Syria where many people speak French.

 Canada has also established a plan to help Francophone minorities in other parts of Canada to attract more French speakers to strengthen their communities.

 Create a diagram that explains the relationship between the Federal and Provincial governments and immigration.  Be sure to include: › The federal government as having ultimate control over immigration. › How provincial governments influence federal immigrations policies. › The Canada-Quebec Accord.  Use: these notes, textbook pages