Book Launch: The Criminalization of Migration

McLaughlin Senior Common Room, 140 McLaughlin College, McLaughlin Rd, Toronto, ON
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Join co-editor Dr James C. Simeon for the launch of The Criminalization of Migration: Context and Consequences at McLaughlin College, York University in Toronto. 

James C. Simeon is associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University. Co-editor Idil Atak is associate professor of criminology at Ryerson University. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

With over 240 million migrants in the world, including over 65 million forced migrants and refugees, states have turned to draconian measures to stem the flow of irregular migration, including the criminalization of migration itself. Canada, perceived as a nation of immigrants and touted as one of the most generous countries in the world today for its reception of refugees, has not been immune from these practices. Building on recent legal, policy, academic, and advocacy initiatives, The Criminalization of Migration maps how the predominant trend toward the criminalization of migration in Canada and abroad can be reversed for the benefit of all, especially those forced to migrate for the protection of their inherent human rights and dignity.

"While much has been written on crimmigration in various jurisdictions, such literature in the Canadian context remains limited. This collection of essays is impressive and topical, and features a number of prominent scholars and advocates in the field who speak to some of the most recent developments in Canada." Sasha Baglay, University of Ontario Institute of Technology