President Biden is promising major immigration changes, but COVID-19 is the immediate challenge for newcomer organizations

Author Brennan Doherty
Sector leaders and advocates say bigger concerns at the moment around working with refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic

Why It Matters

President Biden is promising to convene a meeting of leaders from North and Central American countries, including Canada, to propose a regional resettlement solution for migrants. This could have major implications for the work of newcomer and refugee organizations in Canada.

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