Economic and social impacts of immigration.

The authors analyze the economic and social impacts of immigration to Canada. "The first two chapters provide an introduction to the issues and some historical background on immigration policies and on the volume of immigration since Canadas beginnings. The next three chapters deal with the possible implications of a higher level of immigration for the economic welfare of the host community." These implications include economic efficiency taxes and dependency and unemployment. The next chapter examines the impact of immigration on Canadas international status and on the distribution of power among the provinces and municipalities. Two chapters explore the experience of immigrants in the labor force and the special case of refugees. Prejudice tolerance diversity and multiculturalism are then considered. A final chapter summarizes the report and presents recommendations for migration policy. The report is also available in French. (EXCERPT)