Early Years

• Many immigrants entered Canada early in the 20th century. Canadian Immigration laws were being established by journalist and politician Frank Oliver in 1906. Oliver established laws that hindered many people from entering Canada, such as Chinese immigrants who couldn't afford the Head Tax. His policy gave the Canadian government more power in the area of immigration and deportation.
  
  

1960s

• Significant changes were made to the Canadian immigration system during the 1960s. Employment provisions were added, the points system was created to test language and skill and a document called the "White Paper" was used in 1966 to encourage immigration. Thousands of unskilled workers were allowed to enter Canada in the 1960's because of this document.
  
  

1976/2002

• Current immigration laws in Canada were established in 1976, and they helped to shape Canada's population and economic, social and cultural goals. Reunifying Canadian family members who are spread out all over the world is important and Family Reunification became a part of Canada's immigration system in the 1976. No major changes occurred to Canada's immigration policy until the Immigration and Refugee Act 2002. This policy was created to allow displaced and persecuted people to immigrate to Canada. Refugees from Pakistan and Columbia were the two groups that benefited the most from this policy at the time.