Open AccessSocio-demographic aspects of globalization: Canadian perspectives on migration
Author(s) -
Anthony H. Richmond
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
canadian studies in population
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.157
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 1927-629X
pISSN - 0380-1489
DOI - 10.25336/p65p5b
Subject(s) - emigration , typology , globalization , immigration , refugee , development economics , demographic economics , economic geography , inclusion (mineral) , human migration , political science , economic growth , economics , geography , population , sociology , social science , demography , archaeology , law
Trends in Canadian immigration and emigration in the last decade are examined, distinguishing ‘temporary’ and ‘permanent’ movements, economic migrants and refugees. Comparisons are made with those of other OECD countries. Global migration patterns have changed as a result of post-industrial technologies. Although money, goods and services may move relatively freely, people do not. Processes of inclusion and exclusion occur within and between countries and regions. A typology of migrant incorporation is presented. Questions of human security and border controls are considered. Recommendations are made concerning the protection of migrant human rights.