Asked by Julie Martinat on Jun 30, 2024

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Why was the creation of a point system in 1967 to facilitate the immigration of skilled workers significant?

A) Admission to Canada became based on an assessment of education and skills irrespective of a person's race, ethnicity, or country of origin.
B) When people who were recruited people to Canada arrived, they were able to find employment immediately.
C) It helped Canada meet its immigration quotas of 250 000 new immigrants per year.
D) It recruited people to Canada who were highly educated

Skilled Workers

Individuals who have acquired special skills, training, knowledge, and qualifications to perform specific tasks or jobs.

Race

A concept no longer recognized as valid, except in terms of its social consequences; in the past, the concept of race referred to biological divisions between human beings, based primarily on their skin color.

  • Perceive the importance of the point system and other determinants in the selection of immigrants.
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Alana KrieserJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
The creation of a point system in 1967 was significant because it emphasized a person's education and skills instead of their race, ethnicity, or country of origin. This helped to eliminate discriminatory attitudes in the immigration process and made admission to Canada fairer and more merit-based.