Strangers At Our Gates:
Canadian Immigration and Immigration Policy, 1540-2006
Immigrants and immigration have always been central to Canadians' perception of themselves as a country and as a society. This crisply written history describes the different kinds of immigrants who have settled in Canada and the immigration policies that have helped to define the character of Canadian immigrants over the centuries. Key policymakers and moulders of public opinion figureprominently in this colourful story, as does the role played by racism.
Strangers At Our Gates (ISBN 1-55002-269-5) is published by Dundurn Press, Toronto and can be ordered toll free in Canada and the U.S. Telephone (800) 565-9523. Fax (800) 221-9985.