s to Canada. To Webster, "discrimination" is "to make a distinction on the basis of prejudice" (Websters Dictionary 127). During the 20th century the law on discrimination went into action stating that immigrants will not be discriminated on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion or sex. Though we may think that this immigration policy is in effect and has changed, it hasn’t changed abundantly. Immigrants everyday, are still being discriminated upon by immigration officers who judge on appearances and opinions. They use the point system to their advantage. It’s a way for them to disapprove of your application without being labelled a "bigot". To these, should another category be added: gender? The best defence used, but yet hidden in the system. The point system favours skilled work typically performed by men, most female adult immigrants to Canada come through the family class, as the dependent spouse of a male independent applicant. "The category of "domestic workers," which is uniquely comprised almost completely of female led migration from the Third World, is actually a separate program not covered by the point system" (Abu-Laban 2). Discrimination may not be an open issue, but it’s not a closed issue either. It’s just acted upon in a different way, to prevent labelling. The same treatment applies to refugees who come to Canada hoping to become citizens. We aim "to contribute a stronger nation by: protecting refugees at home and abroad" (Immigration and Citizenship 5). If that statement is true than why are refugees being deported upon arrival? Canada’s immigration officials say "immigrants are not only too numerous but not as "skilled" enough because too many refugees and family class immigrants were entering at the expense of independent immigrants" (Abu-Laban 4). Critics showed some of the focal points from recent cases: In September, a Chilean family took shelter in a church...
