Each group has added something to our way of life. Do people still migrate today? Yes! On television you might see people who are leaving their country because of war. Many people come to Canada because they like our freedom. Some come here to make a better living. Toronto and Vancouver are two cities that have a large number of immigrants coming from other countries.

Cape Breton Island has received many immigrants. In the early 1900s people came from many countries to work in the coal and steel industries. The island has also sent out many emigrants. Often, people leave to find jobs. Researchers at the University of Calgary are interested in why some of us stay in new places and why some of us don’t. The newspaper story on the next page appeared in the Tuesday, October 9, 2001 edition of the Cape Breton Post. It tells about the University of Calgary study.

Comprehension Question

1. In your own words explain what “migrate”, “immigrate” and “emigrate” mean.