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Jan 1, 1000
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Vikings are thought to have discovered Newfoundland, and are thought to have settled their, if even only for a few years. -
Jan 1, 1576
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Martin Frobisher sails along the coast of what we now call Labrador and Baffin Island -
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The Britich claim Newfoundland. -
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The British attempt to settle in what is now Virginia. -
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The French establish permanent settlement at Port-Royal. -
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The French establish settlements in Quebec to hopefully expand the fur trade. -
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3215 people living in the colony in New France. -
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New France surrenders to the British. Population of New France now 70 000 -
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Britain has established control of most of North America. -
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Population of Canada equals 180 000 people. -
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Population of Canada equals 831 387. -
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Population of Canada is equal to 2 312 919. -
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The British North America act is formed. It gives responsibility for immigration to provincial territorial and federal governament. -
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Immigration Act is formed. It restricts criminals, the poor, and disabled people from entering Canada. -
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Canada begins to form treaties with the First Nations. -
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The dominion Lands Act is formed. It grants 160 acres to people who match specific criteria. These are as follow:
-21 years or older
-paid $10 registration
-lives on the land for three years
-cultivates 30 acres of it
builds a permanent dwelling on the property -
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Canada begins construction on the Canadain Pacific Railway. -
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The Canadian Pacific Railway is finally completed. -
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Canada now decides to charge Chinese immigrants $50 and call it the Chinese head tax. -
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Clifford Sifton begins an ad campaign to try to attract immigrants to live and work in the west. -
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Between now and 1905, priority is given to farmers and farm labourers. -
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Chinese head tax raised to $100. -
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A census taken shows that 12.7% of the population of Canada is made up of people who have recently come to Canada. -
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Chinese head tax raised to $500. -
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Alberta and Saskatchewan become provinces. -
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Immigration Act allows the government to deport immigrants on the terms of disease, disability, instanity, and criminal offense. -
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Between now and 1918, not many people immigrated to Canada becuase of the First World War. -
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War Measures Act is formed. It suspends immigrations from Hungary, Germany, and Austria because they are on the other side of the war. -
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The government limits immigration of certain ethnic, and/or religious groups. -
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Immigration act does not allow 'undesirable peoples' into Canada. -
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The Chinese head tax is ended. But, the Chinese Immigration Act, still basically prevents Chinese people from coming into Canada. Only 24 poeple come to Canada in the next 24 years. -
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The great depression begins in the 1930's. It makes it very hard for people to find work, and becaus eof this they are deported. -
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Population of Canada=10 376 786 -
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During the forties, after the Second World War, a more open Immigration policy is created. -
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2nd World War ends. Canada is now a desirable place again. -
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The Canadian Citizenship Act comes into force. Also, the chinese Immigration act is revoked. -
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Department of Citizenship and Immigration is formed. -
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Population of Canada= 14 009 429. -
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French and American citizens, British subjects, and Asian people wanting to reunite with their families are "preferred classes." -
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"White Paper" recommends brining immigrants with labour skills to benifit the Canadian economy. -
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The Points System is introduced. The Immigration Appeal Board Act gives departed people to right to appeal. -
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Refugees are identified as a class of immigrants. -
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Population of Canada= 21 568 310. -
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"Green Paper" says that Canada should welcome ethnic diversity as an ethnic tool. -
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A major shift in immigration patterns to Canada began after 1976 when Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau proposed new legislation designed to open Canada to a wider range of immigrants. -
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The Canadian Citizenship Act is revised. -
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The Immigration Act gives more power to provinces, creates categories of immigrants, and defines "prohibited classes." -
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refugees currently make up 25% of all immigrants. -
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms promotes inclusiveness and equality. -
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The Supreme Court of Canada says that refugees and landed immigrants should have the same Charter rights and citizens. -
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During an economic depression, the government introduces a Five Year Plan to increase immigration rates. -
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The Right of Permanent Residence Fee requires immigrants to pay $975. -
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The Right of Permanent Residence Fee is removed for refugees. -
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The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act establishes stricter requirements for refugees and business class immigrants. -
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Canada sends out an official apology concerning the Head Tax, and gives compensation to the discriminated. -
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The Refugee Reform Act increases refugee acceeptances. -
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Bill C-31 gives refugees 15 days to submit their refugee claims. -
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The Points System is updated to prioritize language knowledge, education, and applicants with jobs waiting for them in Canada.