CPAC DOCUMENTARY –“WHITE CANADA”

CPAC – Cable Public Affairs Channel

Define 8 of the following terms.

ethnic Union Jack post war assimilate

bias citizen policy legislation

discrimination country bigot multicultural

generation deport restrict / restriction bill

prejudice quarantine

Answer 6 of the following questions. - Full sentences. Min. 2 sentence response.

1. In a paragraph, summarize the film.

2. Identify yourself.

3. How does the government decide if a potential immigrant would do well in Canada? Include your opinion.

4. What’s the purpose of Canadian immigration?

5. Explain the term, “fit into society”.

6. Sketch 1 scene from the film. Include a title.

7. Who determines Canada’s immigration policy? Is it the public or the government? Explain your response.

8. Suggest an alternative title for this film. Explain your reasoning.

9. When was World War II?

10. Name one of the Prime Ministers mentioned in the film.

11. Name a National Film Board (NFB) film mentioned in the documentary.

12. In 1907, there was a Race Riot in Vancouver, British Colombia. Who did the mob attack? Why?

13. Should politicians lead or represent (follow public opinion)?

14. Many historians commented during the documentary. Why is it important for society to have historians?

15. How can a member of the public try to change government policies?