Silcoff and Labman: When refugees knock at our door, Canada can't turn a blind eye
Article content Thereâs a clear need to support refugees. As Filippo Grandi, UNHCR High Commissioner has noted, more than 84 million people âhave had their worlds turned upside down by war, violence and persecution.â He recognized that displacement is all the more tragic given the pandemic Prime Minister Trudeauâs World Refugee Day message on June 20 reflected the importance of welcoming refugees. He discussed the need for âcompassion, openness, and diversityâ toward vulnerable people. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. ...