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Thesaurus search results for 'MIGRATION': 13 results found.


MIGRATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The movement of a population from one country, locality, or place of residence to another, either temporarily or permanently.

PERIOD OF IMMIGRATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Variable used in the statistical tables and by Statistics Canada that measures the year in which people acquire landed immigrant status.

TEMPORARY MIGRATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Movement intended to be for a defined period, normally with the worker maintaining a home or family in the location of origin.

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