Immigration to Canada has undergone a lot of changes, these changes are in evolution due to the government efforts to try and ensure that there is a steady and regulated. The regulations are expected to ensure that there are no breaches in the country’s immigration policies. The changes in the immigration have been made to ensure that there are only competent professional who can acquire the relevant documentation in order to make entry in the country. Immigration to Canada has also been made to be specific about the amount of immigrants who can gain access into the country per year. Through this the government can regulate the entries and exits made by different immigrants in Canada over the years.
The previous immigration into Canada was a bit hustle free since there existed very few regulation that hindered people from making entry into the country. This is evident through the immigration records which indicate higher immigration rates in recent years (Belisle 58). The high immigration rate was due to the lack of significance, and the little follow-up that was made on immigration. The laws were quite lenient since there existed very few regulations and policies that people were expected to adhere to in order to make entry into Canada.
The regulations that were proven to be insignificant, this is due to the recorded increase of immigrants that was witnessed in the country. It is through this that there were a notable number of foreigners who had taken up residence and citizenship in the country. The change that followed was inevitable since an increase in population led to competition of the limited available resources (Walker 107). There were fewer job opportunities despite the already existing challenges of gaining employment. Through the hardships that the Canadian citizens had the challenges brought by these immigrants, there was a need for change in the immigration policies. The changes were to result to tougher immigration policies that would only facilitate genuine immigration. Through this, there would be little competition in resources where Canadian citizens would acquire equal opportunities to gain employment.
There exist different categories of immigrant in Canada. These classifications are made by; family, economical immigrants, other individuals who qualify to be immigrants and persons seeking refuge in the country. The classification for these different immigrants is made regarding their purpose of wanting to gain entry in the country. These categories are granted immigration into the country depending on their reason for seeking entry into the country. Immigration has been changed only to cater for mainly entries which may proof to be genuine or beneficial to the country.
Immigration into Canada has been mainly on the rise by individuals who are in pursuit of a better life. This is through individuals who may want to seek citizenship or work permit in order to pursue business ventures in the country. These entries are mainly done third world citizens who see the west as a region with great opportunities. This is what has contributed to the entries and requests for visa into the country (Kilbride, 62). The increase in immigration has been made evident through the high population of French-speaking towns that have developed in Canada, which are dominated over by mostly West African’s and other French-speaking foreigners. There has been a need to try and put an end to these frequent immigrations that have been on the rise through ensuring that there are tougher immigration policies in the country.
Through this the government aims at achieving it objectives which are controlling the immigration. Despite these tougher policies, there have also been an increase on illegal immigration through individuals who illegally make entry into the country (Simmons 93). There are also situations where people have failed to return to their country after their visas and work permits have expired. The need to try and limit this immigration has been fueled by leaders and other individuals who see the need to provide the opportunities that are being exploited to Canadian citizens. It is through this that there have been developed strategies aimed at closely monitoring the immigration in the country.
However, despite the regulations that have been put, it has been impossible to regulate immigration completely. This is because the government cannot be fully aware of the activities that individuals seeking entry to the country partake in. The government may also not be able to monitor the movements all individuals in the country. Thus, the immigration department has made emphasis to all citizens in Canada to make it their business to report illegal immigrants or immigrant who may be involved in criminal activities in the country. This will be efficient in ensuring that the government is in control of all entries being made into Canada. The changes in the immigration trend that has resulted to a decrease in the immigration rate compared to recent times can be noted. This is through the numerous changes that have been made in policies to try and ensure that the immigration is only made possible for people travelling under genuine reasons.
Works Cited
Belisle, Donica. Retail Nation: Department Stores and the Making of Modern Canada. Vancouver: UBC Press, 2011. Internet resource.
Kilbride, Kenise M. Immigrant Integration: Research Implications for Future Policy. , 2014. Print.
Simmons, Alan. Immigration and Canada: Global and Transnational Perspectives. Toronto: Canadian Scholars' Press, 2010. Print.
Walker, Barrington. The History of Immigration and Racism in Canada: Essential Readings. Toronto: Canadian Scholars' Press, 2008. Print.
