International Migrants Day. Why was it invented?
December 18 is celebrated annually as Migrants' Day. The Canadian government has called on the public to appreciate the contribution of immigration to the country.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser acknowledged in a statement that Canada greatly appreciates the social and economic contributions immigrants make to society every day.
International Migrants Day has been celebrated since 2000 at the suggestion of the UN. In the same year, a convention was adopted to protect the rights of migrant workers, which is in force all over the world. This day was invented to draw attention to the problems immigrants face in resettlement.
The minister also noted that the mobility of people around the world has increased in recent years. Refugees and immigrants from all over the world are coming to Canada. And each has played an important role in shaping the country as a nation, enriching society, and contributing to economic growth.
Many immigrants have started businesses or innovations in Canada, which is important for Canada's future.
In Canada, there are immigration programs that focus on safe ways to relocate. But there are still a number of dangerous ways to move around the world. The government is working hard to combat the smuggling of migrants, monitor the living conditions of every newcomer, and crack down on all possible avenues of human trafficking and violence against them.
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