Faith-based groups call on Canada to abolish immigration detention

Between April 2019 and March 2020, 138 infants and children were held in immigration detention, according to a recent report by human rights groups.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, pictured in July 2019. More than 160 religious organizations and leaders are calling on the federal government to abolish immigration detention, write Karen Hamilton and Ahmad Attia.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY KAREN HAMILTON AND AHMAD ATTIA

April 13, 2022

Canada’s leaders should listen to faith-based groups across the country who, alongside Refugee Rights Day on April 4, are calling on the government to protect the fundamental rights of refugees by abolishing immigration detention. Canada has long held a reputation as a welcoming nation for those ...

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