Canadians can be proud that our country facilitated the entry of so many Syrian refugees in 2015-2016. Yet, there is no reason to assume that the system is perfect or perfectly fair. An engaged society and culture can continue to improve our capacity to assist vulnerable asylum-seekers.
Given the massive human need we are invited to confront, this CPJ study recommends useful avenues for communities seeking to better collaborate in the government’s responsibilities to receive and successfully settle asylum-seekers in Canada.