Immigrants are awarded entry points according to their ability to fulfil criteria set by the Canadian Government. A new Express Entry system for the immigration of skilled workers was introduced. The diagram shows the change in the relative importance or weighting given to these criteria between the old and new systems. [Diagram]

1. (a)Immigrants are awarded entry points according to their ability to fulfil criteria set by the Canadian Government. A new Express Entry system for the immigration of skilled workers was introduced. The diagram shows the change in the relative importance or weighting given to these criteria between the old and new systems. [Diagram] What can be concluded from the diagram? A Canada intended to maintain the same level of skilled immigrants under both systems. B Canada wanted a smaller number of highly educated skilled immigrants. C Certainty of employment for skilled immigrants was made the main criterion. D Skilled immigrants needed to have fewer years of work experience than previously.[1]

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