Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at immigration and at its dramatic impact upon nations forced to grapple with a massive influx of newcomers. In particular, the paper looks at the political consequences of some ethnic and racial groups gaining ascendancy while others fall into relative eclipse. The writer also looks at how changes in the composition of the professional classes brought about by migratory inflows can precipitate hostility and resentment among the native-born. Additionally, the paper discusses how large-scale immigration can lead to transformations in social programs and policies and also to cultural transformations bearing with them significant political implications. Finally, the impact of immigration vis-a-vis crime levels is looked at - specifically as it pertains to the United States and its ongoing problem with illegal immigration. In the end, this paper concludes that the cultural and political dissonances produced by immigration can be curbed through acculturation, through strict enforcement of pre-existing immigration law, and through an end to divisive politics and policies that divide Americans along ethnic and racial lines.

From the Paper
"To begin with, it is fairly evident that immigration will shape the population of a country in ways that almost no other phenomenon can. For example, a nation with a declining birth rate among the native-born will invariably need to draw upon outsiders if it is to satiate the business community's demand for labor and if it is to find a sufficient base of tax-paying, full-time workers capable of subsidizing costly social programs. Suffice it to say, this influx can result in the absolute increase of some ethnic and racial groups along with a concomitant increase in their political efficacy; at the same time, other pre-existing groups within the host nation may see their relative share of the population decline and, along with it, their political influence decline. Unsurprisingly, there are those who fear that illegal immigrants - at least within the United States - can unduly impact congressional races simply because U.S. courts have traditionally taken the view that even illegal residents count when districts are being apportioned and gerrymandered. Still, as significant as these electoral matters are, they scarcely begin to describe the sweeping effect of immigration - legal and otherwise - upon recipient nations."

Tags:newcomers, nation, immigrants, social

Abstract
The paper relates that immigration is an issue that entails a number of different aspects today, notably questions of law, politics, national security, and economics. The paper notes that immigration has been an issue in America for many decades, and discusses how the entire population of the country, with the exception of those descended from the Native American population, is descended from immigrants, beginning with the first settlers from England and followed by the many immigrants from the rest of Europe. The paper points out that the black population is also made up of immigrants though these were unwilling immigrants brought to the country as slaves, much of the Hispanic population immigrated north from Mexico, and immigrants from around the world have made their way to this country as it became established as a free nation and a nation of great opportunity.

From the Paper
"Immigration is an issue that entails a number of different aspects today, notably questions of law, politics, national security, and economics. Immigration has been an issue in America for many decades. The entire population of the country, with the exception of those descended from the Native American population, is descended from immigrants, beginning with the first settlers from England and followed by the many immigrants from the rest of Europe. The black population is also made up of immigrants though these were unwilling immigrants brought to the country as slaves. Much of the Hispanic population immigrated north from Mexico, and immigrants from around the world have made their way to this country as it..."

Tags:immigration, economy, politics

Abstract
The paper cites various statistics and state sponsored research studies as evidence that not only is Canada's immigrant population a significant percentage of the overall population, but it is one that is on the rise. The paper discusses the extent of this impact on Canada. The paper points out Canada's official terminology that broadly segregates Canada's population into immigrant and native-born camps. The paper concludes that how Canada reconciles these emerging social divisions may mean the difference between continued economic prosperity or increasing violence and poverty levels.

From the Paper
"Canada is deeply affected by immigration and the impact it is having on its demographic profile. With the mass influx of foreign immigrants over the last decade and certainly with the recent spike over the last several years, soon the term Canadian could very well imply that to be Canadian is to be foreign born more than it is to mean born and raised in Canada. While this is not a negative and certainly this argument proposes nothing negative about this potential characteristic, the fact that such an observation may eventually be possible is shocking to many people. In 2005, for example, there were 262k new immigrants which was represented an 11% increase over the previous 12 month period. While this may not, at first, seem expansive, when compared as a percentage to Canada's total population, it is significant."

Tags:demographics, influx, divisions, integration, natives

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that with the large increase of immigrants arriving in the last part of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first, Canada has seen some economic benefits, but these benefits are far outweighed by the burden of increased immigration. The writer points out that the government, in an attempt to bolster the Canadian economy, has sought to increase immigration, and thus increase their country's economic status. The writer maintains that immigration is beneficial in many ways, for it does offer a fix for some ails, and it also creates a larger workforce. However, the writer concludes that immigration alone cannot answer or strengthen Canada's economy other than in a superficial and short term way.

From the Paper
"This large immigration rate is not a result of chance or of Canada suddenly becoming the new land of opportunity as the United States did in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. It is not because there is a new Lady Liberty placed in Toronto or Vancouver calling for the worlds poor huddled masses. Rather this increase in immigration is due to an intentional government policy change. The government, in an attempt to bolster the Canadian economy, has sought to increase immigration, and thus increase their country's economic status. Canada has long suffered from a shortage of labor and an economy that at times was strong and suffered greatly at others. One way that they addressed the issue was to create programs that would allow the current population to meet the labor shortage. Initially, that seemed to work, but it could not truly answer the labor shortage for several years."

Tags:labor, population, immigrants, strain

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The paper discusses how while globalization has become a defining factor of the contemporary world order, it should not be forgotten that this complex economic and political phenomenon has also had direct impact at the local level in regions such as the Greater Toronto Area. This paper focuses on the impact of globalization upon the geography of population in urban and suburban Toronto, with specific reference to how it has transformed immigration to Canada and immigrant settlement in this region in particular. The thesis is argued that the impact of globalization and immigration in this regard has been mixed: on the one hand fostering economic growth and the creation of a multicultural society, while on the other increasing social and economic inequality leading to the concentration and segregation of immigrant populations within urban spaces. Beginning first with an outline of globalization and its relationship to immigration in the Canadian context, this paper explores in greater detail the impact of these phenomena upon the local geographies of immigrant settlement in the urban and suburban areas of the Greater Toronto region.

From the Paper
"While globalization has become a defining factor of the contemporary world order, it should not be forgotten that this complex economic and political phenomenon has also had direct impact at the local level in regions such as the Greater Toronto Area. This paper will focus on the impact of globalization upon the geography of population in urban and suburban Toronto, with specific reference to how it has transformed immigration to Canada and immigrant settlement in this region in particular."

Tags:immigration, globalization, economic

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This paper looks at the underlying trends of each population growth factor separately, particularly the immigration factor. It includes several graphs and in-depth data of the population in the United States as a whole as well as divided into sectors. It gives an historical overview of the Hispanic immigration from its origin until the present day. Finally, it concludes that the Hispanic population will continue to grow rapidly into the largest minority group due to their immigration and birth rate.

From the Paper
"Researchers in demographics have persistently foretold that the rapidly growing Hispanic population would inevitably develop into the leading minority group in the United States. Updated data released from the 2000 census reveal that this belief is fast approaching actualization. The data indicates that America's Hispanic population grew by 58% during the 1990s, putting Hispanics practically equal with African Americans as the country's biggest minority group. Most demographers predicted that the Hispanic population would equal or exceed African Americans by 2005. But that may occur sooner than initially anticipated. (Travierso, Maria. 2001, 1) How has this approaching dominance among minorities occurred and what does this mean to the U.S. population at large?"

Tags:Hispanic, United, States, census, 2000, population, minority, demographics

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This paper discusses the increased immigrant population in Canada. Various statistics and state sponsored research studies are cited as evidence that not only is Canada's immigrant population a significant percentage of the overall population but one that is on the rise. The writer maintains that this immigrant wave is officially sanctioned and due to immigrant friendly policies meant to expand Canada's labour pool and increase its GDP.

Tags:Canada, immigration, policy

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This paper explains that an increase in life expectancy and a drop in the fertility rate are imploding in most developed countries, creating lopsided societies with a large number of elderly and not enough young people working to support them. The author points out that this population implosion is affecting every program that requires public funds, such as health care, education, pensions, and military spending. The paper reports that, according to experts, the solution is immigration; however, increased immigration and higher birthrates among predominantly Muslim immigrant populations could result in additional ethnic tensions, as this issue bleeds into international relations.

From the Paper
"Due to prosperity and freedom, millions of women are staying in school longer, putting more emphasis on work and marrying later, resulting in a rapid birth rate decline in many countries. In Italy, women produce on average fewer than 1.2 children, the lowest figure every recorded among humans. It is projected that Italy will lose nearly a quarter of it s current population by 2050. When the Berlin Wall disappeared, it created economic uncertainties in that have frozen the birth rate from the Black Forest to Vladivostok."

Tags:expectancy, fertility, developed, funds, immigration

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This paper examines the current population demographics for Ohio and makes predictions about the population demographics 50 years from now. It makes some policy suggestions about how Ohio can help its increased aging population at that time, and suggestions about controlling immigration and the birth rate, and providing for seniors.

From the Paper
"The current population demographics for Ohio are, Total Population, Population Age or Older Population Under Age, Net Migration, International Net Migration, Internal Birth Rate, Fertility Rate and Mortality Rate. The projected population demographics for Ohio is in using an overall growth rate of per year for years with no compounding to simplify the math since this can only be a rough estimate anyway, due to so many intervening factors which cannot be taken into account and assuming a constant birth rate and constant death rate..."

Tags:population, demographics, birthrate, immigration, seniors, Ohio

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This paper takes a look at how global population growth affects U.S. workers and labor unions. The positive and negative effects of population growth is also analyzed. The paper concludes with a discussion of the impact of immigration on the United States.

From the Paper
"The effects of population growth on the American worker has sparked a contentious debate. On the one hand some measure of population growth is needed to expand the labor market and feed the economy. On the other hand too much growth can keep wages down and raise unemployment rates. This paper will briefly analyze the trends in population growth, how this affects the United States population and what impacts this has on native workers. The world population is growing at a rapid pace. According to the medium term..."

Tags:population, growth, labor, unions, workers, immigration