The Negative Impact Of Refugees In Canada

The claim that refugees have a negative impact on society has been a focus of great discussion for many years, both in Canada and throughout several other countries. Almost since time began, humankind has had difficulties when the condition in their area has altered for the worse, and they have had to make difficult decisions about where they should go next, and the dilemma has never been a more glaring issue than in today's society. It is a dispute with two distinctly diverse sides. On one hand, the refugees, tormented, destitute and living in distress day and night. On the other hand, ordinary citizens, concerned about the expense of looking after the migrants. It is a subject that is constantly up for discussion, as it is extremely contentious …show more content…
There is a fear that society will become less secure, that identity and culture will be lost, that competition for jobs will become stiffer and even that criminal activity will increase....A change of attitude towards migrants and refugees is needed on the part of everyone, moving away from attitudes of defensiveness and fear, indifference and marginalization – all typical of a throwaway culture – towards attitudes based on a culture of encounter, the only culture capable of building a better, more just and fraternal world." (Pope Francis, 2016 World Day of Migrants and …show more content…
The self-respect and civil rights of refugees must be valued, regardless of their citizenship, visa status or means of entrance into the country.[9] The Catholic Church communicates that all countries have a right to control passage across their borders.[10] However, the state also has the duty to defend and aid harmless victims and those escaping for survival.[11] Borders are for the security of people, not for the barring of people seeking