Resolution number
3
Whereas
- The economic recession has created an increase in anti-immigrant and anti-refugee sentiments;
- The government has also contributed to the propagation of damaging myths about refugees and immigrants by releasing data on sponsorship breakdown without providing the appropriate context;
Therefore be it resolved
That the CCR:
- Urge that the government play a leadership role in public education to dispel the negative myths about refugees and immigrants and increase resources to allow non-governmental groups to do so effectively;
- Ask all CCR members to urge the media to be fair and balanced in their coverage of refugee issues.
Working Group
Immigration and Settlement