Canada: Managing Diversity and Social Cohesion under Bill C-50 and Beyond
Managing Diversity and Social Cohesion: The Canadian Experience: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference of Central European Canadianists, pp. 377-386, Masaryk University, 2010
11 Pages Posted: 29 Jan 2011 Last revised: 25 Feb 2011
Date Written: 2010
Abstract
The recent changes in the Canadian immigration system have led to the development of other programs designed to attract highly skilled immigrants. Bill C-50 was implemented in order to reduce the immigration backlog and match supply with demand on the labour market. Whatever the scheme, there’s one particular group of immigrants whose entry into the country has been encouraged via numerous parallel initiatives – the one of international students. Their retention is strategic because they could be just what Canada needs – young people proficient in the official languages, with Canadian credentials and work experience.
Keywords: Canada, Immigration, Diversity Management, Multiculturalism, Social Cohesion, Bill C-50, Federal Skilled Worker Points System, International Students, Asian Students
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