The Moment of Truth: 13 Facts (to fight the Fictions) about Refugees Training Materials on Refugee Rights March 31, 2016.

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The Moment of Truth: 13 Facts (to fight the Fictions) about Refugees Training Materials on Refugee Rights March 31, 2016

Living Situation Refugees live in many different circumstances, not just in camps.

State Obligations Most countries in the world have signed on to protect refugees. There is no waiting line for refugee claimants.

Escape Harsh policies won’t stop refugees from undertaking dangerous voyages.

Identification International law recognizes that refugees often don’t have the required documents to enter a foreign country.

Security Refugees and others seeking protection pose very little risk to Canada’s security. THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE TAMIL REFUGEES...

Contributions Refugees and their families make important economic and social contributions to Canada. WHAT DOES CANADA DO TO HELP REFUGEES ADAPT AND THRIVE? …

Social Assistance Refugees receive limited, if any, social assistance from government authorities.

Health Care The cost of healthcare for refugees and refugee claimants amounts to a fraction of that for other Canadians.

Faith People of faith who are refugees seek safety and peace.

Room for Improvement Canada can still improve its respect for refugee rights.

Our Share Canada has fewer refugees per capita than many other countries.

Diversity Canada’s diversity is our great strength.

Thank you!