Why did we come to Canada?
About this theme
This theme shows people talking about their decisions to immigrate to Canada. Many state that political and economic pressures were compelling.
Filmed interview with a specialist
A University of Moncton professor talks about the regionalization of immigration and about the hope immigration brings.
Filmed interview with Dr. Chedley Belkodja of University of Moncton
Typhoon
Typhoon
Typhoon, 1985. © NFB
Description
To provide a better life for their children by escaping poverty and/or wartorn living conditions is cited as a primary motivation of many women for leaving their countries of origin to immigrate to Canada.
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