11. Encouraging Immigration

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General Outcome 7.2 – Following Confederation: Canadian Expansions

General Outcome

Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the political, demographic, economic and social changes that have occurred since Confederation have presented challenges and opportunities for individuals and communities. Specific Outcomes

Values and Attitudes
Students will:

  • recognize the positive and negative aspects of immigration and migration
  • recognize the positive and negative consequences of political decisions
  • appreciate the challenges that individuals and communities face when confronted with rapid change

Knowledge and Understanding
Students will:

assess, critically, the role, contributions and influence of the Red River Métis on the development of western Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

  • What factors led to Louis Riel’s emergence as the leader of the Métis?
  • What similarities and differences exist between the causes of the Red River Resistance in 1869 and the causes of the second Métis uprising in 1885?
  • How did the Government of Canada’s response to the Red River Resistance and the second Métis uprising solidify Canada’s control of the West?
  • To what extent were the Red River Resistance and the second Métis uprising means to counter assimilation?
  • What were the Métis, First Nations, French and British perspectives on the events that led to the establishment of Manitoba?
  • How was the creation of Manitoba an attempt to achieve compromise between the Métis, First Nations, French and British peoples?
  • To what extent were the Manitoba Schools Act and evolving educational legislation in the Northwest Territories attempts to impose a British identity in western Canada?

evaluate the impact of Confederation and of subsequent immigration on Canada from 1867 to the First World War by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

  • What factors led to the purchase of Rupert’s Land in 1869?
  • How did the National Policy determine the economic and demographic aspects of Canadian expansion?
  • How did changing demographics resulting from Clifford Sifton’s immigration policies affect the collective identity of Francophones in communities across western Canada?
  • How did Asian immigrants contribute to the development of Canada (i.e., Chinese railway workers)?
  • In what ways did the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway affect the growth of Canada?
  • What was the role of the North West Mounted Police in the development of western Canada?
  • What strategies were used by the government to encourage immigration from Europe?
  • What strategies were used by religious communities and missionaries to encourage migration and immigration to western Canada from eastern Canada and the United States?
  • What impact did immigration have on Aboriginal peoples and on communities in Canada?
  • How did communities, services and businesses established by Francophones contribute to the overall development of western Canada (i.e., health, education, churches, commerce, politics, journalism, agriculture)?
  • How did immigrants from eastern Europe contribute to the development of western Canada (i.e., health, education, churches, commerce, politics, journalism, agriculture)?
  • To what extent was agricultural activity a key factor in the population growth of western Canada?
  • What factors led to British Columbia’s joining Confederation?
  • What factors led to Prince Edward Island’s joining Confederation?
  • How were the needs of varied populations considered through the creation of Alberta and of Saskatchewan?
  • What were the underlying reasons for the negotiation of the numbered treaties?

assess, critically, the impacts of social and political changes on individual and collective identities in Canada since 1918 by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

  • What were the reasons for, and the consequences of, Newfoundland’s joining Confederation?
  • How did joining Confederation impact the citizens of Newfoundland?
  • What are the social and economic effects of the changing roles and images of women in Canadian society (i.e., right to vote, working conditions, changing family structures)?
  • What challenges and opportunities have emerged as a result of increases in the Aboriginal population in western Canada?
  • How has the Official Languages Act contributed to bilingualism in Canada?
  • How have Canadian immigration policies contributed to increased diversity and multiculturalism within the Canadian population?
  • What strategies and conditions are needed for the Franco-Albertan community to counter assimilation?

assess, critically, the impact of urbanization and of technology on individual and collective identities in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

  • What impact has increased urbanization had on rural communities in Canada?
  • How did the emergence of large factories in Canada contribute to the development of Canada’s economy?
  • In what ways did technological advances contribute to the development of Canada (e.g., aviation, farming equipment, radio transmissions, electronics, multimedia)
  • What effects have La Société Radio-Canada (SRC) and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) had on Canadian identity?

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