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i*> early to visMalse tHe Impact jthe monsoon oa. the current irV food output; but even [timing'that- it will be as kind as k year's, the pio*pects of a
her gian in agricultural output have to be rilled otu. fst is of growth fci the current U\ year will, therefore* fall on industrial se*<or. and this
mat the background Of a fall in 10 per cent to four per cent
[he growth of industrial output
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ISTRAJNTS growth
eanwhile, the constraint! oh win have been gathering ngth. Shortage^ have dcvelo-in coal, cement and steeK er supply is unlikely to ease reciahly. Ubour unrest has n mounting uadcr political tsurcs, and coats are slowly ing up. The problem of prices idostria) goodi and jprofitabi-and, therefore^of industrial �th hinges oh what the stries Ministry does. Current however, it Is engaged hi tching its vision] of the public or and its Miniater is holding piston at the bii business, he convimer Worried about
livingj cost 'ntiat*. The sh 'Ing ivpught >ugh limited fes of veget
��ty, of age oTp
d sut, _
pulses
be reduced s. but the s; fiah and
ts have been rising rapidly. )\\ this piles up t pressures on Government from wiifhin the ade The bankruptcy of the tes and t^aeir resistance of il discipline ar^factors that K cause worry, The competit* between the Centre and the (es to. do top jnucb tod soon is ing hell with planning. And* lop of fh,U. the behaviour of
monso>ft remains anybody
toe must/ thahqbre, hoW his ith for passing tie judgement.
the odds art against the lads; on the aconoink and luteal horiionbejing cleared.
utio
marble and/the! red sandstone rn either indUMi^al pollution or m natural fajefofs like 'the sun
the rain. J '.'
he desulpburlljation plant, to installed tr> the Mathora finery at the co^ofoveir Rsfive res. omctherefmcry goes into dut tion ii> 1980) would have td 6pcr.4tcM without any break, if sulphur flioxidf of thf refinery 6 be prt;vcn|edj from reaching ; Taj. '
purvey h urix tcjld UNI that the v v\a\ opcri to iff <� survey in the <jnt vi.t'ftc vefthety adding to the sting U'vi'M/of; jk>liut:tei9 would giving tht\ Taj �; coat of itservativ-e*'.��..' ljr " �'�'.,;' 'low far the coat; of prescrva* irs,. apj>/icd,,;#i| "heavy1 coat. �� >uld remain ; Effective would pend pn the fainfaM th the ira-Maihura , rdgion and *hf rafiive action of sand and dust rticics, ; \ � ,> _,; ; '..
Indian jaudior
londcM ~ British publishers eorgc Allan ] and Uhwin lunched a bpek on Mount erevt by Major HPS. Ahhiwa-with an announcement of 60 5t cent of pre- publication sale of i first print older. It is pcttiaps the first time that book by ah Indian author first blished in India :jk being a'rkct ed by foreign publishers vo have also bought the world pyHgM of \fl*e book which ghltaHts all the drama of all the peduipns aimje 1921, including
e one by Chinke mouKtafneers, Ahluwafla aMilhis' wife, were Wially invited to London by the blisher^ for tkb launching of
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following pages, w^ wiJl in| these highlignts in more detail a id see ho%j* the Act. while providir g definite guidelines for 3 mmagt at ton . policy ''''an'4. ptocidi res. is flt�ible enough to adadt t > changing circumstances fin Cknlda^s social and economic dimifc
ng Th4 Volume
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ISntaJbUihliig Lev sis
N<wlierc iathe A<t mire evid
flexibility of the t than }n its
on
appx aojh to managing the level of i'mnifcgrition to CKnada;'
e 1952 Act {remained sfjieiit .; many immigrants Canada could c omfortably absorb during my gn en period of time, As a result, the number of immigrants admitted from year to , year f|uci uajed widely ranging ftom a high of 282,000 it 1957 to a low of just ojcr 70,00 T in the early sixties. Such var attons contribuir ted io problems n labour market p|iarJnti|g and inc eased the strain t>n aoujsing. scht oling and other community ser ices in ;Some
T) help solve these problems, the new Act cot tains provisions �j$la ing immigration to Canada's labaurfmarket needs and long-tor nh planning foi the size, rate of growth and geographic oMstribM-tloniof our population. Section 7 df t ic JAct rcquijres the Mihister � after consulting with the jiro> inies and other appropriate argi nuation*^ and',/instHut^a �p mh muispce- mnm mlly the number of Immigrants Canada plans to aidmif < >ver. a spe cificd period;
Tpis target figure wflf be: flexibly enough t > be modified, if necf ssary.; to ad apt to changing cite imktances, s ich as increased unc npioyrnent: c r new trends in pop ila ion distri >ytion ^ r
One importani thing to under* statjd ibout thei annual level is thai it is a. glo )al limit, not a couhtr r-by-coun' ry quota, jpeople wita :omparab e qualifications froijn anywhere in the /world whf re it has t een po&sijblc to ?sti blish imm grattoni .;offices Hav? an equal cl ance to Settle in Car adtt� prov ding, of course, the;' cin meet C nadian selection and admission sjandards. :
Cbnsaltatlon ami Agro^aents. wltl tHe Pirovincne
lainjigration a xounts for much of panada^s pc pulation frowth andjgebgraphicc evelopment^and can 'have a siting impact on reg onal and pre vincial pia{hning|.
for these rea^ ons. section 109 of tne new Act provides a legal base fyr the fe< eral government to cpn< ult the provinces regarding the dt! trtbution, inci settlement b? immig ants in och area of the couhtr t. This wil enable Immia-Nation o correspond more:ek>aeTy to Iocj I require? tents. This section pf he Act ah o permits formal fedeta -provincii i agreements to ^c ith de on c ther aspects of Imriiig 'ationpoli ^y and programs.
( an Iminig rate to Cnad*
Sect ons3, s; and 6 of the Ac J \ma x lat the prihicp.les concerning admission of (immigrants to Car ada are to be applied withoiit dis< rimination ?rr grounds of ;ac national < r^:ethnic;Tiongih*' XiiU ur : religion' �r sex. Howe vet, fpf lick'nts must ipply abroad and Avi/i continue to be selected Kcjjrding to un Versal standards dc Jigrjed to assc ss their ability to adapt (to Canadian life and settle
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: Because hinidredal of thousands of aplications are received from prospective! immigrants each year, a broad prdceasing priority system has I been established. Under thik system, and iii keeping with ftelprincipies of family reunion Mm- coiHpassion r for refugees^ Immediate family members ann refugees receive the hi^est p^iortyy;
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Section 6 c f:ihi:'&$\\4^
cjasses of admissible rants the :family class, vention | refugees, �� and independent land other immigrants who apply on their ciwn initiative,
I - Ir^flry Ohwa; - The family class is rbugmy the same^ as the Sponosred class in; the previous law. The major difference is that Canadian citizens* may how . sponsor parents of any age or circumstancq. hot jtist those Who arc over 60, Widowed or, unable to work. ^;�'}.-.:-;.';:. v-;'.^ '.%;x>� �
Anyone wneisat least 18 and is a Canadian citixen or permanent ':� resident �may sponsor certain close relatives under the family claims. Relatives eligible to apply
if
under; this; sponsor's;
class include the
spouse and; spouse s accompanying unmarried children under 21} uhmarried cpiidreh under 21; parents or grand{iaretns 60 or over, plusM any accompanying dependant*[(Canadian citizens over 18 may sppnosr parents of any-age);^'.}'
parents or grandparents under 60 who are widowed or incapable of workins, pli|s any accompanying dependants; unmarried |orphahed brothers, sisters.:'; :'ynepKewsi �';:,tiieces.':;,::or; grandchildren under 18; and; Tiance(e)i and acebmpanying iinmarried dhildreti under 21.
others eiigipte to apply include; any child under 14 who is an orphan, abandoned child^ or child placed witp a child welfare authority ... Whom the sponsor Intends, fo^gdopt;':-dir-� one relativel regardless of age or relationship to the sponsor, plus accompanyihg dependants, if the sponsor hak nq close relatives living in Canada and cannot otherwise s|K>nsor anyone.
Fahiily class applicants are not assessed under the point system,
but they;��^iaet^:n4^v�*^�'�'''�^^^ standards jof good health and
character. Ah'dy before an
immigrant |isa can be issued; thi
sponsoring relative in Canada is
required .to sign a statement
promising i to prpvide for the
lodging, cme and maintenance of
the applicant and accompanying
dependants), for aiperiod of up to
�'ten years; V �
�v; A . Caafak^^ , the
newly-created ire^igee class is based on the following definition from the Imited Nations Conven-
tion and (too Status of gjefu
igees:
A MC6nvehtion refugee
any person wno; oy reason ot a well-founded fear of persecution for reasoifs of racej relijgioh. hatiohality] membership in a; particular iocial group or political opinion, {ajUs outside the country of his nationality 4hd is unable or, by reasba of such fear, is unwHling fo/ayai} himself of the protection
not
Act confirms, Canada's
refugee class, th< in dpihestic
international olbligations to protect refugees under the UR Convention, The I ey provisions of that Convention reflected in
sections 45 to 47
rf;are::^
and 55 of the
\ Convention refj tgees legally in � Canada niay not be removed unless they �rd ;a threat to national security for public order.
Any decision j to rernove a Convention refutoee must be reached in accordance with due process,oflaw ^
.Unless they a^e a danger to Cahada*s securit; convicted of a
or
serious crime,
of that country, or (b) a country of nationa-! iity, is outlside the ocuntry of his former habitual residence and i� unable or jbyreaiion of $uch fear, . is uhwilUhi to ! return to thaj tn this/class are ^Untry.,>i':, �� � In a^
Convention refu| ;eeS . cannot be removed toa cdui itry where their lives or freedom would be threatened on acccmntef race, religion; nationality, polit cal opinion; or membership in a particular
group. awa ^-y^^
Convention re ugees seeking resettlement in Canada are assessed according to the same factors used to select independent applicants, but they dp not receive a point rating; Instead, the assessment is used to evaluate their general ability tc adapV siiccess-fuily to Cahadiar life :thisv and the amount of s ^ttlerhent assistance ayailable to them from government or pi ivate organizations in this couir try, determines whether or not they can be admitted to Cat ada under the refugee class, -Ar ; In order for th iir assistance to be taken into consideration during the sei set ion process, ^on-governmenjt organizations orTering to h<lp Convention refugees, come tc Canada, or get Settled here, m ist promise to provide them vithf^^ shelter for a permd of one year.
Recognizing Aat there are many persecuted and displaced people around thje world who do not technically qu alif^as refugees' Under the UN def nition, section 6 of the Act re lects Canada's humanitarian tra iition by authorizing their a< mission under
relaxed selection [criteria in times of crisis. This ens irinesin law the policy which ha:; permitted the admission of grp ips such as the; Ugandan Asians Lebanese, and people affected by the war in Cyprus. :h
HI - Independent and Other Iniinigrants � th 5 third class of admissibie imnr igrants corres-pbndent Immign nts applying pt�: their own initiati ^e..;
Assisted relet: ves ate people, bther than memb ers of the family class, who have kin; in Canada willing to help t lem get establi: shed here, Rela lives eligibie to apply under this category include the Canadian ret ident's brothers and sisters, patents and grandparents, children and grandchildren , aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and any depends ants acepmpi tnying these relatives. � !:V:;&/';lA\r^.y
To immigrate as ah entrepre hetir, a person must intend to operate a businef s in Canada that will employ five < r more Canadian citizens or perhi anent residentsv and be able to establish a controlling inter pst in that business. A self- emj lipyed person, on the other hand, is someone who intends to establish a; business that will empipt five or fewer Canadian reside hts, or who will, contribute to t le cultural and artistic life of Ci nada. To qualify as a retiree, a p jrsoh must be at least 55 years of age and have no ihtentibn of wbr cing in Canada. Except tor retirees, immigrants
against
sel^ctipn crtte^
system.'''
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Imm|gmtion select criteria* t uhtler section 115 of \ the ne^ Act and detailed ih the j point system, are much the same as in ;tne pievidiis legislation, but | the composition and weighting of ; variousi factors have been revised to bring immigration more in line with Canadian labour . market needs. Moire emphasis is placed on ptai tical training, experience ancf capability, so that employ-ment^rflated factors now account for ali nost half of the total possibl s raiting poins that can be ;awarded.'-.A /-i'
Not every independent applicant: has to meet leill ten selecttc n criteria. Applicants are assessed only according to those factors! which actually relate to their ajbility to become successfully estabished in Canada. For exampl e, entrepreneurs/, who L create j 3b$ fpr Canadians,/ are not I assess^ :d on occupational (demand j or arranged empioymentjfactors^ > And, i nmigrants who intend to j be self employed are not required ' to meej thearranged employment � : factor, jlh fact, any self-employed ^ personj who the visa officer feels { will belcome successfully establi- i shed ii business in Canada may I receive^ ten extra rating points.
As$ij�ted relatives are not rated on the arranged emplovment, locetioii. or language factors,; because they have relatives in' Canada who have signed state*' nientsi promoising to support; them for a period of five years. ,1 Also^ retired persons, though 1 considered part of this third ci|tss,( are. no{t evaluated on any of thef standards; insteadv; selected under general] criteria regarding their intended; destination in Canada, presence} of* friends or relatives there,; language proficiency, personal suitability and financial stabiity. All other immigrants in the third, class ajre rated oh all factors in the; point $y$tem^ ; 1
In irder to be adrnitted io| Canada as a permanent resident,; every immigrant selected according ktd the point system must receivfc a minimum number of; as$ess|rnent points. Entrepre-; neurs tnsut be awarded at least-25 pointsi Assisted relatives must j earn 20 to 35 points, depending;, on hoif they are related to the ? Canadian resident who has; promised to help them. All other � applicjints rate under the point;,; systen^ must earn 50 points, but: of a ppssibie 100. before they cad be isstked immigrant visas. f Injadditipn to earning ai minisnbm humber of points,[ appticjmts must meet certainj mandatory requirements regard^ ing tfie : 'job-1 experience and occupitional demand factors. For examf le, any applicant who does not re ^ive at least one point for! the-job experience factor must1 either] nave e pearranged job in^ Canad^ and a stj^ed testament oi( the prospective employer's; wiilinj ;ness to hire an tnexperi^ enced person, or be qualified and; prepared to work in a designated occupation (one in ah area of Canaqa identified as having aj e of workers in thati occupation). -Ji
Furthermore, except ^for entres prenei irs and the self- employed,y immi� rants selected: under the point {�ystem must be awarded ati least one point for occupational! cWmand � unless they have arranged employment in Canada or are willing to work in designated occupation. I
yisas|and Atttitorlzationa A
Foieign students, temporal workers, tobrists,; businesi people and others visiting
imate purposes continue to be^welcome under sections 5 and 15 of the new Act. Ho^ under section 9, some visitors need a visitor's Visa to enter the country. And, section 10 requires most visitors coming to Canada as : studentsor temporary workers to have both a special authorization and a visa.
It is. the responsibility of potential visitors to check with a Canadian government office abroad to find out how they may be aifected by visa regulations In most cases, >those^ n^ or authorizations must obtain them abroad before coming to ' Canada.; '.
When applying for a visa abroad, potential visitors should be prepared to present a valid passpprt or other authorized travel document to immigration officials. In addition, people applying for student authorizat-. ions must be able to show evidence of their acceptance at a university, college or other institute of learning, and be able tor demonstrate that they have enough money to support themselves in Canada while studying: Temporary workers must submit a ; bona fide job offer from a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,: before an employment authorization will be issued.
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Once admitted, visitors may not normally chanjge their status. For example, a person admitted as a tourist may not take a job or become a student or permanent resident. Siniilarly, temporary workers cannot change jobs, and foreign students cannot change schools or courses of study without first applying for an amended authorization. And, all visitors who stay in Canada after their authorized period of stay has expired will be in violation of the Act and subject to removal.
What Happens at ihe Port
Interviews and Examinations
Under section 12 of the Act, all people seeking to come into Canada whether Visitors,
immigrants, or returning residents � are to be questioned by an immigration officer at the port ot entry. In the case of immigrants seeking; permanent resident status, or visitors intending to study or work temporarily in Canada, a more in-depth interview and a medical examina tion may be required before admission will be granted.
It should be noted that possession of a visa and/Or authorization does not guarantee admission to Canada. The examining officer at tiiepbjrtot entry must be satisfied that the visa or authorization is valid, that circumstances regard-ing the individual have not changed since the visa/authori-zation was issued, and that the visitor's pnesen^ in Ca^ not contravene any of the provisions of the Immijgration Act or ' lations. :>. �
Pepoatta
Wheh in doubt concerning tile intentoin of a visitor to live up to . the terms and conditions of
'�� admission, the examining officer may still grant entry, ii the Visitor, of 'someone actinjg in that person's behalf, can deposit a
; sum of money or other security to guarantee that the terms of admission will be met. The deposit will be returned as soon as possible after all entry conditions have been fulfilled.
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