91探花

Join Marisa Berry Mendez of the Canadian Council for Refugees for a public presentation on Immigration and Refugee issues in Canada. This presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 pm in room 213, Main building, 91探花. Immigration, refugee, and citizenship policies in Canada have been changing at a fast and furious pace in recent years. Canada has made a policy shift towards temporary migration, with the number of temporary migrants in Canada outnumbering those entering Canada on a permanent basis. Refugee determination has become more restrictive, as has access to basic services such as healthcare for refugees. There are new limits on refugees resettled from overseas. Many policy changes have been alarmingly framed as strategies to "protect" Canada and Canadian Citizenship from fraudulent foreigners. Despite the wide range of changes, little public discussion has taken place about the significant reorientation of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Programs. Marisa Berry Mendez will address new developments in immigration and refugee policy in Canada, making room for a discussion about these important issues which are changing the face of Canadian society. This presentation and public town hall is hosted by WUSC 91探花 and CUPE in conjunction with The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC). This presentation is free and all are welcome to attend.