Why Might Visible Minority Immigrants Be More Likely Than Other

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why might visible minority immigrants be more likely than other immigrants to be poor?

• A) Because they are willing to work for lower wages
• B) Because the skills that they have are not needed in Canada
• C) Because there is persistent exclusion and discrimination in the labour market
• D) Because they are not as skilled at saving money

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