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As Canada draws increasing numbers of immigrants from the Global South, particularly Africa, a recent report says there is little evidence Canadian policy makers have seriously considered the possible negative consequences of this trend on developing countries.
The report, co-authored by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and the Southern African Migration Programme (SAMP), argues that a lack of coherence between Canadian immigration and development policy has prevented diasporas in Canada from tapping their full potential to contribute to the development of their home countries.
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