Race and Racism in Canada’s Immigration Detention System

Abstract

Race and Racism in Canada\u27s Immigration Detention System is the first comprehensive, independent study to examine race and racism in Canada\u27s immigration detention system. Grounded in rigorous legal analysis and qualitative research, the study draws on interviews with 50 participants, including people with lived experience of immigration detention, as well as lawyers, paralegals, and service providers who work in immigration detention. The research was guided by an advisory board of people with lived-experience in immigration detention and co-led by a collaborative research team