Immigration and the Changing Face of Canada · 1800s to Present
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Examining Canada's role in providing a safe haven for people fleeing war, persecution, or natural disasters.
Key Questions
- 1What is the difference between an immigrant and a refugee?
- 2How does Canada decide who to accept as a refugee?
- 3What is our responsibility to people seeking safety?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: People and Environments: Canada's Interactions with the Global Community - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Immigration and the Changing Face of Canada
Period: 1800s to Present
Suggested Methodologies
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