Thursday, 16 February 2012

vocabulary Chapter 5

Immigration- the process of people establishing homes, and often citizenship, in a country that is not their native country.

Ex. You used to live in Poland but then you immigrated to Canada and are now a Canadian citizen.




demographic- to do with the characteristics of populations.

Ex. All the girls in the school.





labour force growth- an organization of workers that acts to protect workers' rights and interests.
Ex. When people move somewhere to work.



Refugee- a person who seeks refuge in another country because of danger or persecution in their home country.
Ex. If there is an earthquake in their home country they may move to Canada because of safety.






Quebec Accord- a legal agreement concerning immigration issues between the federal government of Canada and the province of Quebec.
Ex. The Quebec government going to another French speaking country to nominate immigrants.



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