rEFUGEES: 10 mYTHS AND the fACTS
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There are many misunderstandings and much false information about refugees and asylum seekers circulating on the internet and in the public at large.
This can undermine support for refugees and Canada’s refugee policy. We've done research about the ten most frequent myths. Click on the vignette or the myth to find out the facts. Vertical Divider
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Download the PDF file with the 10 myths, all the facts, and all the footnotes HERE:
More facts and info, published by the UN Refugee Agency, Canada:
- What To Know About Irregular Crossings - Irregular Arrivals at the Border: January - July 2019 - Are Refugees Good for Canada? | ||
Myth #1: People should seek asylum in Canada at a regular Port of Entry, not by Roxham Road
The Facts: The Canadian Government tells people they must seek asylum through the ‘proper channels'... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #2: Roxham Road refugees are illegal
The Facts: The right to seek refuge from danger and persecution is a fundamental right protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #3: People who are crossing at Roxham Road are bogus refugees who are jumping the queue ahead of people who use the regular channels
The Facts: Refugee claims are treated in order of arrival... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #4: Refugees are a security risk for Canada
The Facts: Refugees seek safety and protection from persecution. They do not pose a risk to Canada. Once someone claims asylum in Canada... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #5: Canada receives more than its fair share of refugees and is facing a refugee crisis
The Facts: Despite all the media hype, this is really not the case. Canada receives a minute percentage of the world’s refugees... CLICK HERE to read more. |
Myth #6 Refugees receive more on welfare than Canadians
The Facts: Misinformation on this subject has been circulating for some time and has created a false perception that refugees are living the ‘high life’ in Canada... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #7 Refugees are receiving better health care than Canadians
The Facts: Refugees are not receiving some kind of special ‘gold-plated’ health care. They are entitled to health care similar to that given to welfare recipients... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #8 Once accepted, refugees can bring in their entire families with few restrictions
The Facts: Reuniting families when possible is Canadian immigration policy, both for humanitarian reasons and because... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #9 Refugees take Canadian jobs
The facts: Not surprisingly the rate of unemployment among refugees is higher than Canadian born workers, especially in the first period after their arrival in Canada... CLICK HERE to read more. Vertical Divider
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Myth #10 Refugees cost Canadians too much money
The Facts: Refugees work hard to find employment and to integrate into a new country despite the disadvantages they face: learning a new language and culture... CLICK HERE to read more. |
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Download the PDF file with all the myths, all the facts, and all the footnotes HERE:
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If you'd like to read more, you can also check out this 4-page info-sheet about irregular border crossings published by UNHCR Canada.