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Which country became the first to implement a points-based immigration system under Pearson?

  • United Kingdom

  • Australia

  • United States

  • Canada

Answer

In 1967, Canada became the first country to implement a points-based immigration system, which was developed under Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. The system is based on a set of criteria that applicants must meet in order to be eligible for Canadian immigration, including their age, education, skills, work experience, and language ability.
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