Why did immigration from South Asia and East Asia increase in Saskatchewan after the 1960s?

The increase in immigration from South Asia and East Asia to Saskatchewan after the 1960s was primarily driven by a significant change in federal policy. During that decade, Canada adopted a point system for vetting potential immigrants. This system evaluated applicants based on objective criteria, including education, work experience, and proficiency in English and French, rather than relying on previous, more restrictive frameworks.1

This shift in immigration policy allowed for a more diverse range of newcomers to settle in the province, contributing to the demographic changes seen in the following decades.1