The world gives a COVID cold shoulder to refugees
SUSAN KORAH: The plight of global millions fleeing persecution goes unnoticed while our attention is fixed on the pandemic (FREE)
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As crisis builds on the U.S.-Mexico border, Canadians are silent
GERRY CHIDIAC: So often we’ve ignored the most horrendous crimes against humanity. And we’re doing it again ($$)
Omnibus budget bill makes many refugees ineligible based on new exclusions
Canada is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Canada’s private refugee sponsorship regime. But alongside this record of welcome, some refugees are facing a closed door. (FREE)
Why helping the downtrodden around the world helps us all
GERRY CHIDIAC: The idea that you can wall build walls and create quarantines is as ridiculous as it is dangerous ($)
More needs to be done to help refugees find work
By 2034, newcomers to Canada will account for 100% of our population growth and an increasing proportion of our workforce (FREE)
Revoking birthright citizenship affects everyone, not just foreigners
Stateless persons have difficulty accessing education, employment, health care, social services and freedom of movement (FREE)
Excluding irregular migrants from health care violates international law
People with irregular legal status generally receive no health benefits whatsoever and must pay out of pocket or rely on charity to cover their health needs (FREE)
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