Canada commemorated its historic centennial independence with a new flag, a thriving economy, and an emerging international reputation as a "middle power." Finally, Canada broke the link national identity and racial identity that had underpinned
immigration policy for century. With the Immigration Act of 1967, national origin, race, and ethnicity cease to be a condition of entry or exclusion. It was replaced by "point system" which remains to be in use today.
With this Act, skills, rather than country of origin, became the criteria for entry as opposed to certain discrimination in the past. Skilled workers can now find
jobs and employment in Canada. People who are seeking entry to the country must speak English or French, and can work on a regular basis or with employment contract in Canada.
In addition, these people must at least have families or relatives living and
generating income in Canada. They must also possess proper training and education in order to be employed on a regular basis. Unlike before, Europeans make up the most number of immigrants in Canada. But, with the point system, skilled workers from Asia and other continents have gained entry to the country. The influx of these immigrants surprised Canadian citizens, but due to wide awareness about this, the trend continued and still continuing to this day and age.
