Refugees and Racism in Canada

Authors

  • Anthony H. Richmond York University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.21235

Keywords:

Canada, race, racism, refugees, legislation, policy, immigration

Abstract

The terms race and racism are defined, and the history of their use in Canada since Confederation is examined. A distinction is made between “macro” and “micro” racism. Examples of interpersonal and systemic racism in Canada are considered in the context of multicultural policies and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Changes in Canadian immigration law and regulations are examined and their implications for refugee movements reviewed. It is concluded that there are unintended consequences of stricter control over borders and the “faster, fairer, firmer” treatment of asylum-seekers, that constitute institutional racism.

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Published

2001-08-01

How to Cite

Richmond, A. H. (2001). Refugees and Racism in Canada. Refuge: Canada’s Journal on Refugees, 19(6), 12–20. https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.21235

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