Different migration policies

• Why do countries have immigration policies?

  They are designed to meet the economic, social, and political needs of a country.
• What is the background on Pakistan in terms of income and HDI?

  Pakistan is a lower/middle income country with an HDI of 0.556.
• What is the population of Pakistan and what percentage is under 30?

  The population of Pakistan is 212.2 million, with 64% under 30.
• What are the causes of a youthful population in Pakistan?

  People are living longer, having more children, marrying younger, and families prefer having boys for economic reasons.
• Why does Pakistan have a pro-emigration policy?

  Pakistan relies heavily on remittances, necessitating more foreign workers.
• What is the statistic for remittances in Pakistan?

  Pakistan is the 5th largest recipient of remittances, totaling $11,569 million.
• How many Pakistani foreign workers are there and where are most located?

  There are 8 million Pakistani foreign workers, with 96% in the Gulf states.
• Why was the Pakistan National Emigration Policy set up?

  To protect foreign workers from exploitation, train them, provide legal protection, and promote female migration.
• What is the statistic for female migration in Pakistan?

  The statistic for female migration in Pakistan is 0.12%.
• Why is female migration low in Pakistan?

  Due to social responsibilities, early marriages, lack of education, and lower salaries leading to vulnerability.
• What is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?

  The GCC consists of countries selected and promoted by the ILO for migration.
• What is the background on Canada in terms of GDP, HDI, and population?

  Canada has a GDP per capita of $51,987 (2021), an HDI of 0.992, and a population of 37.06 million.
• What percentage of people in Canada are foreign born?

  20% of people in Canada are foreign born.
• Why did Canada's immigration policy change in 2015?

  It changed due to labor shortages in the IT, healthcare, and STEM sectors.
• How does Canada's immigration system work?

  Canada uses a quota system with a fast track 1200 point system for skilled workers.
• What percentage of Canadian locals thought immigration was positive for the economy?

  82% of Canadian locals thought immigration was positive for the economy.
• Why was it easier for migrants to settle in Canada?

  Locals support integration by teaching language, culture, and helping find jobs.
• Why was it easier for Canada to house asylum seekers and refugees in 2015?

  Canada's larger geography allowed for more space, and it wasn't at the forefront of the refugee wave.
• How is Canada’s immigration policy changing?

  The quota system aimed for 20,000 refugees and asylum seekers, which has been met, leading to more restrictions.
• What is the UK’s immigration policy regarding irregular migrants?

  The UK has a Rwanda plan to send back irregular migrants to a third world country.
• Why can emigration policies be beneficial for a country?

  They can relieve pressure on services and return migrants bring key skills for development.