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Categoría: Opinion

Putting migrants in federal prisons is unjustified and unjust

Publicado el mayo 8, 2024mayo 8, 2024 por Lloyd Axworthy en Opinion

Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock write in The Globe and Mail that the Canadian federal government’s decision to expand immigration detention into federal prisons is a violation of international human rights standards, and a betrayal of Canada’s proud reputation as a safe haven for migrants and refugees.

Canada can help establish an international protective force in Gaza

Publicado el abril 8, 2024abril 8, 2024 por Lloyd Axworthy en Opinion

The killing of aid workers in Gaza highlights the need to protect the supply and distribution of humanitarian assistance. Supplying aid is one thing, but making sure it reaches the people in need is a separate challenge. We believe that Canada can make a meaningful difference in meeting that challenge, write Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock.

Canada’s plan to require visas from some Mexicans is a dangerous overreaction

Publicado el febrero 29, 2024febrero 29, 2024 por WRMC en Opinion

Lloyd Axworthy, Rafael Fernandez de Castro and Fen Hampson write that It was clearly tempting for Ottawa to reach once again for this kill switch, especially amid public pressure from Quebec and the United States. But, they note, it should not have taken such drastic action.

The G7 can prove its commitment to Ukraine by seizing Russian assets

Publicado el enero 17, 2024enero 17, 2024 por Lloyd Axworthy en Opinion

WRMC’s Lloyd Axworthy and Fen Hampson write in the Globe and Mail that G7 leaders must stop dragging their feet and take Russia’s money now and redirect it to Ukraine.

Secretary-General António Guterres (at podium) briefs reporters on the situation in Gaza.

The UN can play a big role in what comes next in Gaza – and Canada is well-placed to help

Publicado el enero 2, 2024enero 2, 2024 por Lloyd Axworthy en Opinion

Lloyd Axworthy and Michael Manukau write that Canada has an opportunity to step up its diplomatic efforts to achieve a solution to what is presently an intractable crisis in Gaza.

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El Consejo Mundial para los Refugiados y la Migración

El Consejo Mundial para los Refugiados y la Migración (World Refugee & Migration Council, WRMC) ofrece un pensamiento estratégico audaz sobre cómo la comunidad internacional puede responder de forma integral a los refugiados y a los desplazados forzosos a través de los principios de la cooperación internacional y el reparto de responsabilidades. Entre los miembros del Consejo se encuentran líderes, profesionales e innovadores de países en desarrollo y desarrollados de todo el mundo.

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The World Refugee & Migration Council offers bold strategic thinking about how the international community can comprehensively respond to refugees and the forcibly displaced through the principles of international cooperation and responsibility sharing. Council members include leaders, practitioners and innovators from developing and developed countries across the globe.

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Latest posts

  • World Refugee & Migration Council Statement on the Humanitarian and Democratic Crisis in Iran enero 15, 2026
  • Facing reality: Canada and the challenge of refugee protection enero 6, 2026
  • World Refugee & Migration Council Appoints Ninette Kelley as New Chair diciembre 8, 2025
  • The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy Steps Down as Chair of the World Refugee & Migration Council noviembre 13, 2025
  • Exploring a Lien-Based Mechanism for Frozen Russian Assets Held in Euroclear noviembre 12, 2025