International Affairs and Canadian Migration Policy

Acknowledgments
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
	Migration and Canadian Foreign Policy
	The Chapters
	References
2 The Political Foundations of Canadian Exceptionalism in Immigration Policy
	Introduction
	Elements of Exceptionalism: Immigration Policy and Public Opinion
	Explaining Exceptionalism I: Geographic Isolation, Selective Immigration, and Multiculturalism
	Explaining Exceptionalism II: Settlement Patterns, Citizenship Regime, and Electoral Rules
		Settlement Patterns
		An Efficient Citizenship Regime
		Electoral System
	Conclusion
	References
3 Canada and the UN Global Compact on Refugees: A Case Study of Influence in the Global Refugee Regime
	Introduction
	The Global Refugee Regime
	Canada in the Global Refugee Regime
	2015 and the Road to the 2016 New York Summits
	The Making of the Global Compact on Refugees
	Explaining Canada’s Influence in the GCR Process
	References
4 The Coming Clash Over Migration Policy Between Canada and the United States
	Introduction
	Labour Mobility Under the USMCA
	Tech Sector Professionals
	Entry-Exit
		NEXUS vs. Global Entry
		Bilateral Data Exchange
		Marijuana Legalization
	Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and the Safe Third Country Agreement
	Conclusion
	References
5 Immigrants to Canada: Welcomed Citizens or Security Threats?
	Introduction
	Literature on Immigration and Security in Canada
	Landscape of Immigration in Canada
	Immigration Legislation in Canada Before and After 9/11
	Immigration Trends Before and After 9/11
	Canadian Attitudes Towards Immigrants Before and After 9/11
	Conclusion
	Annex A
	Annex B
	References
6 Canada’s Position in the Global Competition for Talent
	Introduction
	The Impact of Global Demographics on the Demand for Talent
	The Skills Imperative and Canadian Immigration Policy
	Canada’s Attraction and Retention of Highly Skilled Permanent Residents and Temporary Foreign Workers
	Achieving Scale in Canada’s Attraction, Integration and Retention of Global Talent
	References
7 Weighing the Effects of Immigration on Canadian Prosperity: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
	Introduction
	From Seminal Debates to the Canadian Immigration Landscape
	Spurring Economic Growth and Prosperity?
	Solving Canadian Demographic Problems and Employment Shortages?
	The Ugly Side of Immigration Debates and the Polarised Politicisation of Human Migration
	Conclusion
	References
8 Sustainable Development and Diaspora Engagement in Canada
	Introduction
	Regarding Canada’s Diaspora Option
	Diaspora Philanthropy: South Africa Case Study
	Conclusion
	References
9 The Road Taken: Temporary Labour Migration in Canada’s Immigration System
	Introduction
	The Changing Policy Landscape of Canada’s Immigration System in Global Context
	Temporary Migration—A Growing Component of Canada’s Immigration System
	The Road Not Taken
	Conclusion: A Fork in the Road?
	References
10 Cities of Migration: The Role of Municipal Planning in Immigrant Settlement and Integration
	Introduction
	Increasing Ethnocultural Diversity and the Geographical Distribution of Immigrants
	From the Inner City to the Suburbs: The Effects of Migration on Cities
	The Challenges for Municipal Planning: Are Municipalities Ready?
	Conclusion
	References
11 Managing Immigration in the Canadian Federation: The Case of Quebec
	Introduction
	Constitutional Foundations and Historical Evolution
	Quebec’s Intercultural Approach
	Is Quebec Favored in Practice?
	Latest Developments in Quebec
	How Unique Is Canada’s Asymmetrical Model?
	Conclusion
	References
12 Conclusion: Will Canada’s Immigration Policy Take an International Turn?