Author : Immigration Legislative Review (Canada)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (6 download)
Book Synopsis Not Just Numbers by : Immigration Legislative Review (Canada)
Download or read book Not Just Numbers written by Immigration Legislative Review (Canada) and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a review of the suitability of Canada's current immigration and refugee legislation to continue to provide the flexibility and direction needed to respond to emerging issues and migration trends. The review consisted of a re-evaluation of current immigration and refugee legislation through review and analysis of Canadian social, economic, and demographic trends and their implications; comparative review and analysis of other countries' experiences with immigration policy; conducting interviews with key partners; and development of a series of options and recommendations to strengthen the immigration and refugee legislative framework. Sections of the review cover the following: the principles of review; the need for a new legislative and accountability framework; partnership and co-operation with other levels of government and non-governmental organizations; community participation; the importance of the family; self-supporting immigrants; protection for refugees and those seeking asylum; building confidence in the system; the immigration review process; and residual powers.