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Multicultural Canada. Immigration and Diversity. Some facts. 1 in 5 Canadians are foreign-born (20% of ppl .) 60% of immigrants come from Asia 20% come from Europe Most move to big cities Toronto Vancouver Montreal . Facts.
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Multicultural Canada Immigration and Diversity
Some facts • 1 in 5 Canadians are foreign-born (20% of ppl.) • 60% of immigrants come from Asia • 20% come from Europe • Most move to big cities • Toronto • Vancouver • Montreal
Facts • 73% of Canadians support immigration BUT… • 2/3 of Canadians think too many immigrants do not learn Canadian values
Gateway to Canada • Read p. 75 – questions 1-5 • Was it difficult to answer these questions? • Do you think cultural differences can cause problems in Canada? • Read p. 70: Refugees • What problems can refugees have in Canada?
Consider • In Korea, 5% of the population is foreign • In Canada, 20% of the population is a visible minority
Discuss • How is multiculturalism good for a country? • What problems might come from multiculturalism? • Would you want to live in a foreign country? Why/why not?
Racism • In a country with so many cultural groups, racism can be a big problem. • Gateway to Canada p. 257-58 • P. 258 Q 1-4
Multicultural Canada Part 2 The good and bad parts of multiculturalism
Group Activity: Part 1 • Look at the letter or number on the corner of your page. What colour is it? • Find your group and sit with them
Pink Letters (Aa) Pink Numbers (#) Green Letters (Aa) Green Numbers (#) Blue Letters (Aa) Blue Numbers (#) Brown Letters (Aa) Brown Numbers (#) Yellow Letters (Aa) Yellow Numbers (#) Orange Letters (Aa) Orange Numbers (#)
In your group… • Look on your grid and answer the questions for your topic: • What are some advantages of multiculturalism? • What are some difficulties with muticulturalism?
Group Activity: Part 2 • Look at the Letter or Number in the corner of your page • Find your group and sit with them 1 2 3 4 A B C D
You are the expert! • In your group, take turns explaining your information • The other group members should write down the information • In the end, everyone should have a full chart