As Canada heads toward an election this year, immigration and refugee resettlement are key themes.
Amid growing skepticism about immigration, it remains critical to remember one thing: private refugee sponsorship is a modest immigration stream that works, bringing people at risk to safety and allowing them to make new lives in Canada.
With political support historically from all parties and civil society — including faith organizations and community groups — private sponsorship is an affordable, sustainable and effective way to protect and support people whose lives are at risk.
