Refugee Settlement in Canada

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Proposal on Refugee Settlement in Canada Date: October 2, 2012 Every day, hundreds of newcomers are arriving in Canada to begin a new life. They all come for various reasons. Some of them come to join their family, others want to make a better life for themselves and there is some fleeing from persecution. The migration of peoples from every part of the world into Canada has profoundly changed the way we look, speak, eat, and live. Canada is a country built by and of immigrants. There have always been situations that create refugees. Throughout history, wars, persecution and other crises have forced people to flee to other countries. The wars of the early 20th century produced millions of refugees, persuading governments and international organizations begin to look for new ways to help these people. Before the 20th century, many governments welcomed refugees from other countries. Refugees did not face any restrictions because the government saw these people as a means of improving their economies or as new members to the workforce and the army. This paper concentrates on the economic performances of refugees. Canada is committed to protecting the people whose facing stateless and prosecuted. Refugees would not be satisfied upon arrival. Refugees often face particular challenges in adapting because their arrival was not planned or a matter of choice, but a matter of survival. They may be deeply disturbed by their past experiences and on top of that the struggle they go through when they separate from their immediate family members whom they had to leave behind will leave them clueless. Many people felt that the arrival of the refugees would only make the economic situation worse, and that the government should concentrate on helping its own people. Others wanted to do all they could for the new arrivals. Through a wide range of organizations, newcomers are

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