[colombiamigra] Fw: New Transatlantic Council on Migration Report Explores Canada's Exceptionalism in Immigration, Pluralism Policy
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Dear William Mejia,
Even as Europe and the United States witness rising anti-immigrant sentiment
amid economic strains and worries about eroding national identity, Canada has
remained far more open to, and optimistic about, immigration. This comes as
Canada has a much greater proportion of immigrants in its population than other
Western countries.
In Understanding ‘Canadian Exceptionalism’ in Immigration and Pluralism Policy,
author Irene Bloemraad details the strong public support for immigration among
almost all segments of the public, with polls reflecting that those Canadians
who most strongly identify themselves as patriotic are also the most supportive
of immigration and multiculturalism.
The report examines the causes for this Canadian exceptionalism, including the
oft-cited reason that a majority of Canada’s immigrants are selected through a
points system that admits people with skills that are thought to contribute to
the economy.
While the success of the Canadian model is due in part to the economic
orientation of immigration policy, the author makes the case that there are
other factors that explain Canada’s unique experience. The Canadian view of
immigration as nation building, backed by supportive institutions and policies,
is critical. A national identity that embraces immigration, diversity, and
tolerance is supported by government policies of multiculturalism,
anti-discrimination laws, and settlement programs that promote integration
through public-private partnerships.
And Canada’s focus on facilitating permanent, rather than temporary, migration
has been crucial in fostering closer ties to the country because it gives both
immigrants and the receiving society a stake in promoting favorable long-term
outcomes. The report examines recent moves to increase temporary migration,
questioning whether this could create new illegal immigration if temporary
workers overstay their visas – with a corollary effect on Canadian public
opinion regarding immigration generally.
This report is the latest work from MPI’s Transatlantic Council on Migration, a
unique deliberative and advisory body that aims to have a tangible, measurable
impact on migration and immigrant integration policy on both sides of the
Atlantic. The Council’s recent research has focused on rethinking national
identity in the age of migration; earlier research on this topic, including
case studies of France and the United Kingdom, can be found at
www.migrationpolicy.org/transatlantic. A case study examining the US experience
will be released next week.
The Canada study can be found at:
www.migrationpolicy.org/pubs/CanadianExceptionalism.pdf.
With deep appreciation for your interest in, and support of, our work,
Michelle Mittelstadt
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Migration Policy Institute
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