Canada and African Refugees: It Is Complicated, but Opportunities Exist for a Partnership
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2017
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International Journal of Canadian Studies
Abstract
Canada is a global leader in addressing refugee issues, particularly in the
area of resettlement, but has a complicated relationship with African refugees.
The complication is most profound in the case of those living in refugee camps
in Africa. In addition, Canada’s commitment toward peacekeeping—which it
deems a solution for conflicts that are the leading cause of population dis-placement in the context of Africa—is fraught with complexities. This article
reviews the complications underlying Ottawa’s response to refugee issues
from Africa, arguing that in the next 25 years, Ottawa can change its complicated relationship with Africa into a partnership aimed at providing a
solution to the myriad refugee crises. Such a partnership will necessarily
include contributing financial and technical support to refugee-hosting countries
in Africa and returning to active participation in peacekeeping in Africa
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refugees, resettlement, asylum, peacekeeping