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* Refugee
3%
14% Economic
Family
57%
27%
Refugee
Other
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* Independent Immigrant (Economic/Business Class):
* Applies to people who can contribute to Canada’s economy
There are 2 types:
A. Skilled worker- must have a specific job skills, experience, and
obtain 67 points
B. Business immigrant- must show ability to make a economic
contribution to Canada – i.e. start a business and obtain 35
points
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* Family Immigrant
http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/06/17/running-from-the-regime/syrian-refugee-children-
pose-at-a-refugee-camp-in-the-turkish-border-town-of-yayladagi-in-hatay-3/
archtoronto.org
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* Applicants score points from various skills i.e. education, job
training, Languages
* 65% of all immigrants are exempt from the point system - i.e.
refugees and family class
* The point system was created to be fair and ensure the best
people enter Canada – i.e. they will be able to contribute to
the economy
* Education
* Languages
* Work experience
* Age
* Arranged employment in Canada
* Adaptability
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