A bit of a tangent. I just read a local news article about immigration in Canada.
Canada accepts a lot of refugees, and they'll pay for their transportation and fees and whatnot, with a $14,000 loan. Apparently 38% of refugees are below the poverty line, and have been unable to pay back these loans. A spokesperson called the idea of making these refugees pay for their transport "shameful" and "unconscionable".
What do you guys think? Should refugees have to pay to flee danger of death and torture?
Link: The high cost of Canada - Winnipeg Sun
You can see me battling the locals in the comments. I personally think it should be expected that they pay, but if a family is below the poverty line we shouldn't expect them to be making payments. That's counter-productive.
Canada accepts a lot of refugees, and they'll pay for their transportation and fees and whatnot, with a $14,000 loan. Apparently 38% of refugees are below the poverty line, and have been unable to pay back these loans. A spokesperson called the idea of making these refugees pay for their transport "shameful" and "unconscionable".
What do you guys think? Should refugees have to pay to flee danger of death and torture?
Link: The high cost of Canada - Winnipeg Sun
You can see me battling the locals in the comments. I personally think it should be expected that they pay, but if a family is below the poverty line we shouldn't expect them to be making payments. That's counter-productive.
- Meatball
