World Migration in the Age of Globalization Policy- Social Science在全球化时代的社会政策科学世界的迁移.ppt

* Temporary residents present in Canada on December 1st By Yearly Status, 1985 to 2009 Orange- Other temporary; Red- Humanitarian population; Beige – Foreign Students, Blue- Foreign Workers Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Facts and Figures 2009 – Immigration overview: Permanent and temporary residents. Policy Implication 2: Issues of Pluralism, Integration and Discrimination Increased migration from less to more developed regions change the racial and cultural mix of receiving countries Rise in immigrant population from different backgrounds creates a new political constituency that can exert political demands Challenge of immigration policy is not just admission policy but also integration policy Countries vary in their response to increased diversity Challenge is to find policy option that bridge cultural heritage and multicultural future * Policy Implication 3: Border Control--Open for Skilled Immigrants, Shut for Unwanted Immigrants Most immigrant-receiving countries define immigrants’ value in terms of human capital Competition for skilled immigrants leads to softening entry requirements Shunning unskilled immigrants leads to tightening border to bar the unwanted immigrants Globalization brings a contradictory response of border control: flexible and accommodating for high-skilled workers and draconian towards unskilled workers and asylum seekers * Policy Implication 4: Managing Chain Migration As skilled migrants increase, they sponsor family members and relatives, creating chain migration Immigrant-receiving countries often do not attach much value to family-class immigrants but accept them as humane measures under democracy Policy challenge is to maintain a balance between upholding democratic principle and economic needs Such a balance is difficult because of upward spiral between increased skilled immigrants and increased family immigration, hence immigration backlogs * * Permanent Residents Admitted Annually By Catego