Valerie Knowles

Frank Oliver and Clifford Sifton were two influential figures in Canadian immigration history, who played pivotal roles in shaping the country's immigration policies and practices. While they came from different backgrounds and held different political views, their contributions to Canadian immigration have had a lasting impact on the country's demographics and social fabric. Frank Oliver: Frank Oliver was a journalist, publisher, and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and the Minister of the Interior in the early 1900s. He was a staunch supporter of Canadian nationalism and believed that Canada should be a white, Protestant country. However, he also recognized the need for immigration to support the country's economic growth and development. Oliver was responsible for implementing policies that favored British and American immigrants and discriminated against others, such as the Chinese and Japanese. He also played a role in the forced relocation of Ind