My family story

By samrosemount
  • The Point System is Created

    The Point System is Created

    In 1967, Canada introduced a Points System that gave preference to immigrants who, among other things
    -knew English or French.
    -were not too old/too young to take regular jobs.
    -had arranged employment in Canada. -had a relative or family member in Canada.
    -had proper education and training.
    -were immigrating to a region of high employment.
    This made my father eligible to study and live in Canada
  • My Father Was Born

    My Father Was Born

    My father was born in Veraval,Gujarat,India.
  • India Pakisand War

    India Pakisand War

    Between 90,000 and 93,000 members of the Pakistan Armed Forces including paramilitary personnel were taken as Prisoners of War by the Indian Army. Pakistans moved to india to seek refuge which made jobs in india even harder to get.
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    India Pakistan War

    Between 90,000 and 93,000 members of the Pakistan Armed Forces including paramilitary personnel were taken as Prisoners of War by the Indian Army.
  • When My Dad First Came to Canada

    When My Dad First Came to Canada

    My Father entered Canada to go to St.Marys Univerity in Halifax,Nova