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Ernie Graham's Immigration Journey: A Tale of Resilience and Contribution to Canada

Explore the inspiring story of Ernie Graham, an economic immigrant from Great Britain who overcame discrimination and adversity to build a thriving life in Canada. Discover how his family's journey reflects the challenges and successes of immigration during wartime and economic hardship, shedding light on the collective rights, societal integration, and cultural enrichment brought by immigrants. Through Ernie's experiences, gain insights into the complexities of Canada's immigration laws and policies and their responsiveness to diverse immigration issues.

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Ernie Graham's Immigration Journey: A Tale of Resilience and Contribution to Canada

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  1. My GrandpaImmigration Biography SS9U1L7b

  2. Would not have faced discriminationConsidered desirable! An Immigrant’s Story…Ernie Graham Brought his 6 children and wife with him Came to make a better life for his kids and get out of the coal mines Points system: 58 (scored high for age, workexperience, adaptability and ability to speak English. Scored lower for education, and arranged employment) British ancestry: favoured by the government during times of war. Would have been viewed as desirable. Collective rights: Speaks English as do the majority of immigrants that come to Canada. This could contribute to a feeling of resentment from official language groups (Francophone) as well as go against the AFN’s resolution (if it had existed back then) that immigrants were using up valuable resources that First Nations people need! Settled first in Thunder Bay, Ontario But later settled in Calgary, Alberta Immigrated from Great Britain-Middlesbrough, England Economic Immigrant – An entrepreneur Economic - Created employment opportunities for otherCanadians. Paid taxes. Purchased a home.Society – Raised a family and followed Canadian laws.Culture – contributed to ourunderstanding and appreciation ofpeople from different parts of the world. Fought in WWII. Had a sonthat played in the Canadian Philharmonic Orchestra (Brass Section) Came to Canada in 1965

  3. “How well do Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond to immigration issues?” In my opinion, Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond very well to immigration issues……… I feel this way because (example #1 and support) Furthermore (example #2 and support) Finally (example #3 and support) Overall, Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond very well to the immigration issues we face in Canada because #1, #2, #3.

  4. “How well do Canada’s immigration laws and policies respond to immigration issues?” In my opinion, Canada’s immigration laws and policies do not respond very well to immigration issues……… I feel this way because (example #1 and support) Furthermore (example #2 and support) Finally (example #3 and support) Overall, Canada’s immigration laws and policies do not respond very well to the immigration issues we face in Canada because #1, #2, #3.

  5. Reminders… • On-site Class Film Study: In Airdrie, Tuesday, April 20 from 9-12 • Interviews….Tuesday, April 20 from 4-7 pm • Spirit Day: Wednesday, April 21 from 9 – 12:30 in Airdrie….Pizza, fun, prizes.

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