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The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (2002) outlines who is eligible to enter Canada. This act is a key element of Canadian immigration legislation.

As you have seen throughout your studies so far, immigration legislation and policies have changed throughout the years. These policies and legislation will continue to change according to the needs of the ever-changing economy and world issues.

1. Turn to page 167 of your textbook, Issues for Canadians, to learn about the immigration categories in Canada. Examine the pie chart explaining the percentage of immigrants accepted from each category.
   
   
2. Then, read "Some Objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2002" at the bottom of
   page 167.

Take notes as you read. Save your notes to your Activities folder.

1. Read "What is Canada's policy towards refugees?" and "Some Objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2002" on page 177 of your textbook,Issues for Canadians to learn about how the policy on refugees has been shaped and about how the objectives for Canada's refugee program are reflected in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2002.
   
   
2. Read Immigration Act, 1976 and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2002 on page 179 of the textbook.

Compare the two acts. Answer the following questions in your notes.

• What changes were made to the act from 1976 to 2002?
  
  
• How do you think these changes have impacted quality of life in Canada?

Save your notes to your Activities folder.

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