In fact, it wasn"t until 1962 that Canada"s essentially all-white immigration policy was abolished.(3) In 1976 Canada adopted a points-based system, where potential immigrants were assigned various points based on such things as age, education, and net worth. This system was designed to prevent immigrants from being barred entry into the country based on race, religion, or creed. Essentially, those immigrants with sufficiently large personal savings, or with jobs skills listed under the government"s General Occupations List, would be awarded more points, thus increasing there chance of being granted admittance into the country.(4) (This system does not apply to some sponsored immigrants, as discussed later.) Recently, the government has adopted new policies to bring this system up to date. Under current proposals, new immigrants would have to demonstrate fluency in one of the official languages. As well, points would no longer be given out based on a potential immigrant"s occupation, but their occupation must still appear on the new National Occupational Classification in order for them to qualify for entry. The new system essentially places more responsibility on visa officers abroad to assess an applicant's eligibility.(5) One of the more important concerns with these new policies, however is whether the officers will receive sufficient training in assessing these factors, and whether the requirement for interviews will increase. The government would have to ensure that such training was given. Other concerns with immigrants coming to Canada in the past involved the issue of health and security. It has almost always been Canada"s policy not to allow involents, or those not capable of caring for themselves physically or financially, to enter the country as immigrants. Canada also requires potential immigrants to obtain documentation from their local law enforcement agencies to prove that they are without a criminal record.