Population Policy/Development

• Factors of population growth:

  -Birth

  -Death

  -Migration
• What is a population pyramid?


  It shows the distribution of age and sex in a population.
• What are the different types of population pyramids?

  -constricitive

  -stationary

  -expansive
• Global Inequality:


  Unequal distribution of resources, power, and opportunities
• What are the four directions of global inequality?

  -Social

  -Environmental

  -Political

  -Economic
• What is an LDC?

  Least developed country
• How is a nation classified as an LDC?

  Low-income, human assets, economic and environmental vulnerability.
• SDG's (sustainable development goals)


  Contribute to economic growth, health, education, and reduced inequality
• What are the 2 types of poverty?

  1. Relative
  2. Extreme
• What is relative poverty?

  depending on income
• What is extreme poverty?


  daily struggles due to lack of basic needs
• International aids:


  Rich countries providing money to places with extreme poverty
• ODA (official development assistance)


  Government aid put towards economic development and welfare of developing countries
• ODA Criteria:


  -poverty reduction

  -considering perspectives of the poor

  -international human rights standards
• What are the different categories of migration?

  -Economic

  -Family

  -Refugee
• Permanent Resident:


  Given status by immigrating to canada but aren't allowed to vote
• Canadian Citizen Requirements


  -permanent resident

  -Lived in Canada for 3 out of last 5 years

  -filed taxes

  -Citizenship test

  -Proved language skills
• Reasons for inadmission:


  -Security

  -Medical

  -Crime

  -Financial

  -Family
• What is the purpose of pilot programs?

  Providing jobs for skilled immigrants
• What are the benefits of pilot programs?

  economic growth
• What are the different economic programs?

  -Express entry

  -Caregivers program

  -Provincial nominee
• How many selection factors are there?

  6
• What are the different selection factors?

  -Education

  -Language

  -Adaptability

  -Experience

  -Age

  -Arranged Employment
• What is a family sponsorship?

  ability for families to stay together but proof of sufficient funds is required
• What are the challenges of immigration?

  -discrimination

  -racism

  -leaving family

  -language

  -feeling alone
• What are the benefits of immigration?

  -Safe living conditions

  -Diversity

  -Strong economy

  -Good education

  -Freedom/rights
• Reasons of immigration:

  -gang violence

  -war

  -drought

  -famine

  -bad economy

  -discrimination

  -exploitation
• What is a refugee?

  A person who is forced to flee in fear of persecution
• What is an asylum-seeker?

  Someone who is seeking asylum and waiting until a status is given
• What is an IDP? (internally displaced person)

  Someone who is forcibly displaced but still within the borders of their country
• Top 3 countries refugees come from:

  -Syria

  -Ukraine

  -Afghanistan
• Top 2 countries refugees go to:

  -Iran

  -Turkey
• Refugee camp:


  Safe place that offers basic needs
• Temporary camp:


  offers protection and medical support
• Long-term camp:


  offers education, work, and training
• How long do refugees stay in camps?

  Years or decades, sometimes generations grow up in those camps
• Challenges while in camps:

  -Lack of food or water

  -Overcrowding

  -discrimination

  -racism

  -limited education

  -infections

  -floods

  -fires
• Benefits of registering (as a refugee)

  -Reunite families

  -Protection

  -food

  -water

  -education

  -Can't be forced to return
• How does one gain refugee status?

  proof of identification
• How long does a refugee gain government assistance?

  One year or until they can support themselves