Public lecture addresses refugee crisis and local settlement
Researchers will participate in a panel discussion this week that will cover Canada’s history of refugee reception, refugees in limbo abroad, and local settlement challenges and opportunities
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo will participate in a panel discussion this week that will cover Canada’s history of refugee reception, refugees in limbo abroad, and local settlement challenges and opportunities.
The Government of Canada recently reached its initial goal to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to this country, and have just announced a target of 55,800 refugees in Canada by the end of 2016. This panel will offer insight and understanding of the humanitarian and personal issues associated with these commitments.
Speakers:
Marlene Epp, professor of history and peace & conflict studies
Suzan Ilcan, professor of sociology and global governance
Lamees Al Ethari, professor of English
With moderation by Douglas Peers, dean of the Faculty of Arts and professor of history.
Reserve your ticket on the event website. Members of the media are required to confirm their attendance with the media contact below.
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Kitchener Public Library auditorium, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener
