The world is in motion. More and more people are leaving the place where they were born to settle somewhere else, seeking a better life.
What is migration? There are different types of migration but we need to understand why people migrate and what paths they take. Why are there so many migrants in the world? How do migrants choose where to move? All these questions are answered in the following concept sheet: Migration
A large number of people, known as refugees, are forced to migrate. What rights of refugees are protected by the Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees? What criteria must these people in difficult situations meet in order to obtain refugee status in Canada and around the world? What is the current refugee situation? Humanity has experienced different waves of refugee influxes. What are they? What situations can cause these migratory movements around the world? All these topics are covered in the following concept sheet: Life as a Refugee: Fleeing to Survive
Another type of migration is illegal migration. What is it? What causes it? Illegal migration takes place in international networks of smugglers. What roles do they play in this type of migration? All these questions about illegal migration are answered in the following concept sheet: Illegal International Immigration Networks