The Economics of Canadian Immigration

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Economics	ECON 3775	Three (3) credit hours

This course deals with the economics of immigration with special reference to Canada's multifaceted experience in this area. It will cover immigration theory, immigration policy, the impact of immigration on Canada's population, labour force, national economy and economic history. This course will address economic migrants, family reunification and refugees.

Instructor: Dr. Constantine E. Passaris (view syllabus)
Prerequisite: Any first-year economics course or permission of the instructor.

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Appreciate the continuity of the history of immigration from prehistoric times to the present day.
• Understand the different components of Canada’s immigration program and policy.
• Gain a global context for the push and pull forces that trigger human migrations around the world.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 2 x essays (25% each)
• 1 x research paper (50%)

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition and fees. This fee is non-refundable once the add/drop date has passed within the term the course is registered in. Please note this fee will be automatically added and included in your term tuition fees. No further action is required when registering. Learn more about online course tuition and fees and methods of payment.

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