International Law:All countries have a responsibility to accept legitimate refugees
Refugee: someone who flees for another country because they fear for
their safety in their home country.
Claiming Refugee Status? Many claimants are coming from countries where the threat
of violence is high due to political unrest or unresponsive gov’t
Refugee Host Countries
Germany, US, France, UK, Canada
Some of the biggest financial contributors to the UNCHR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Provide humanitarian aid
Also fund aid projects in host countries ie. Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey
Come to Canada Wizardhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp
Choose “Move There” for the first question
Create a person and record the details you decided on
Complete the activityAnswer the following questions
QuestionsDid the person you create qualify? What characteristics of your person were important in meeting (or failing to meet) the criteria for admission?
If a person does not qualify, what options are available for them?
What value does this website have for potential immigrants?
What value does it have for the government?What one change would you like to make to Canada’s immigration process? Create a tweet (140 characters only) explaining this change.