Victor Lal

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A Day to Reflect, Not Celebrate: Canada’s Refugee Commitment at a Crossroads

A Day to Reflect, Not Celebrate: Canada’s Refugee Commitment at a Crossroads

On this World Refugee Day, Friday June 20th, celebration feels out of place. Across the globe, the refugee protection system is stretched to its breaking point, while the number of displaced persons grows each day. Long viewed as a haven, Canada is not immune to the global tide of toughened border controls and political pressure. We should, of course, begin...