Changes Over the Past Several Decades in Canada's Immigration Trends

question 4

Multiple Choice

Changes over the past several decades in Canada's immigration trends can be best explained by which of the following?

• A) Increased global geographic mobility due to economic crises in Europe.
• B) The need for Canada to fill impending labour shortages.
• C) A shift to flexible systems of production and more part-time, temporary jobs in Canada.
• D) Much more "open" immigration policies in the United States.

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