Canada Resettled More Refugees Than Any Other Country In 2018, UN Says

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 19 Jun, 2019 07:13 PM

OTTAWA — The United Nations Refugee Agency says Canada admitted the largest number of resettled refugees last year and had the second highest rate of refugees who gained citizenship.

The UNHCR's annual global trends report shows that Canada took in 28,100 of the 92,400 refugees who were resettled in 25 countries during 2018.

The report shows that over 18,000 refugees became Canadian citizens last year.

Canada placed ninth in the world for asylum seekers with 55,400 claims filed in 2018.

UNHCR Canada's senior resettlement officer Michael Casasola says Canada has been a leader on welcoming refugees, but worries that asylum seekers may become a punching bag issue during this fall's federal election.

Overall, the number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict worldwide ballooned to over 70 million — the highest level since the Second World War.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

First Black Hole Photo Makes Science Fiction Into Science Fact, Ontario Researcher Among Global Team Unveiling First Image

An Ontario scientist that was part of a global team unveiling the world's first captured image of a black hole says the picture helps make science fiction into science fact.

First Black Hole Photo Makes Science Fiction Into Science Fact, Ontario Researcher Among Global Team Unveiling First Image

Trudeau Says Mayor Who Compared Quebec Bill To Ethnic Cleansing Should Apologize

Speaking to reporters this morning in Ottawa, Trudeau said Hampstead Mayor William Steinberg's comments were unacceptable.

Trudeau Says Mayor Who Compared Quebec Bill To Ethnic Cleansing Should Apologize

Deadly Rabbit Disease Returns To Vancouver Island For 2nd Year, Government Warns

VICTORIA — A rare disease that kills rabbits appears to have returned to parts of Vancouver Island.

Deadly Rabbit Disease Returns To Vancouver Island For 2nd Year, Government Warns

Wilson-Raybould Urges Restraint After Supportive Graffiti At Constituency Office

Vancouver police have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly using several cans of spray paint to express support for former federal attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould.

Wilson-Raybould Urges Restraint After Supportive Graffiti At Constituency Office

Astronaut David Saint-Jacques Says First Spacewalk Was 'Pure Joy'

Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques says it will likely take him years to fully absorb the experience of walking outside the International Space Station.

Astronaut David Saint-Jacques Says First Spacewalk Was 'Pure Joy'

CRA Wins Appeal Against B.C. Couple Who Alleged 'Malicious' Tax Evasion Probe

Tony and Helen Samaroo were operating a restaurant, night club and motel in Nanaimo in 2008 when they were charged with 21 counts of tax evasion for allegedly skimming $1.7 million from their businesses.