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Rohingya refugees are an untapped source for Canada’s workforce

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By Deeplina Banerjee, Ibtesum Afrin
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In 2017, the Myanmar junta’s brutal persecution of the Rohingya Muslims left them stateless, seeking asylum in Bangladesh as they fled the violence. Canada is well-known globally for its pro-immigration policies, many of which prioritize refugees fleeing conflict and persecution. Canada has welcomed refugees from countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Iran, and Haiti. In 2022, the Canadian government received as many as fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Deeplina Banerjee

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By Ibtesum Afrin, Deeplina Banerjee
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Ibtesum Afrin

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By Ibtesum Afrin, Deeplina Banerjee
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Ibtesum Afrin Ibtesum Afrin is a PhD candidate at Western University. She is an anthropologist by training. Her research interests include: Rohingya refugees, humanitarianism, social memory, displacement, resettlement, and politics of life. Twitter @ibtesumA
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