The Growth of North Korean Refugee Claimants in Canada
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 4, 2013 | 2:30PM - 4:30PM | Seminar Room 108N, Munk School of Global Affairs 1 Devonshire Place |
Series
North Korea Research Group Seminar
Description
The North Korea Research Group (NKRG) will present its research on the situation of North Korean refugee claimants in Canada and Toronto. The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada shows that the number of North Korean refugee claimants in Canada has dramatically increased in the past few years.
The aim of this seminar is to consider the reasons that possibly explain this phenomenon, and better understand the settlement process of refugees, particularly in Toronto. In addition, we examine the role of non-governmental refugee organizations to highlight the differences in their approach and objectives. The social consequences and inter-group tensions of these developments are also addressed.
Our research is based on access-to-information requests to the government, interviews with various local organizations, and specific legal case studies. The content of our research presents original and up-to-date information on this important, yet largely unfamiliar issue.
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