What Can Be Done About the Refugee Crisis?
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At the end of 2020 there were, according to the UN, 82.4 million forcibly displaced people in the world. This is the most ever. It does not include the many not classified as “forcibly displaced” but who are on the move because of intolerable conditions in their countries. Some are probably moving because of climate change, but they are the very early climate migrants. There will probably be tens if not hundreds of millions more in coming decades.
The countries that refugees and migrants (a fuzzy distinction) want to go to are largely at a loss as to how to handle the situation. The response ranges from barbed wire and guns to hand wringing and admission of a small number. The politics in these countries regarding migration are fraught. Many people just don’t want the disruption that they perceive migrants will cause. This, while there is a labour shortage in almost all these countries which will get far worse due to ageing and even declining populations. Canada will face this issue in a major way, maybe not as much as continental Europe, but still a lot more than we have seen so far.
In this course we’ll explore why migration is increasing so rapidly, including where the migrants are coming from and where they are going. Some of this is well understood. Some isn’t. We’ll look at who the migrants actually are. What are their stories? What triggered their move and why are they so focused on getting to particular countries? Then we’ll analyze the target country responses and the politics behind these responses. Finally, we’ll look at possible ways in which this situation could evolve, including positive as well as problematic scenarios.
Moderator: John Simke
Date and Time: Fridays March 4 to April 1 (5 weeks), 2-4 PM
Location: Online
Cost: $30
Booking: See Terms and Conditions. Please note, maximum of two spots per person. When the course is full, to go onto the waiting list, please send us an e-mail at [email protected]
At the end of 2020 there were, according to the UN, 82.4 million forcibly displaced people in the world. This is the most ever. It does not include the many not classified as “forcibly displaced” but who are on the move because of intolerable conditions in their countries. Some are probably moving because of climate change, but they are the very early climate migrants. There will probably be tens if not hundreds of millions more in coming decades.
The countries that refugees and migrants (a fuzzy distinction) want to go to are largely at a loss as to how to handle the situation. The response ranges from barbed wire and guns to hand wringing and admission of a small number. The politics in these countries regarding migration are fraught. Many people just don’t want the disruption that they perceive migrants will cause. This, while there is a labour shortage in almost all these countries which will get far worse due to ageing and even declining populations. Canada will face this issue in a major way, maybe not as much as continental Europe, but still a lot more than we have seen so far.
In this course we’ll explore why migration is increasing so rapidly, including where the migrants are coming from and where they are going. Some of this is well understood. Some isn’t. We’ll look at who the migrants actually are. What are their stories? What triggered their move and why are they so focused on getting to particular countries? Then we’ll analyze the target country responses and the politics behind these responses. Finally, we’ll look at possible ways in which this situation could evolve, including positive as well as problematic scenarios.
Moderator: John Simke
Date and Time: Fridays March 4 to April 1 (5 weeks), 2-4 PM
Location: Online
Cost: $30
Booking: See Terms and Conditions. Please note, maximum of two spots per person. When the course is full, to go onto the waiting list, please send us an e-mail at [email protected]