Canadian Liberalism and the Politics of Border Control, 1867-1967

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

AvChristopher G. Anderson,Christopher G Anderson

429 kr

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Since 9/11, Canada's reputation as an inclusive country that takes in immigrants and refugees has been clouded by restrictive immigration policies, increased interdiction, and the detention of asylum seekers. Moreover, public debate over the arrival of non-citizens -- especially those seeking entry through unofficial channels -- is now often framed within a security discourse that is used to justify a more restrictive approach. These developments are not surprising in the current context, but as Anderson illustrates, they are also nothing new.Canadian Liberalism and the Politics of Border Control sheds light on the long and complex history of Canada's efforts to control its borders. Framing pivotal moments within a long-standing but often overlooked debate over the rights of non-citizens, Anderson demonstrates that today's more restrictive approach reflects traditions deeply embedded within liberal democracies. His insights into Canadian immigration and refugee history offer valuable lessons for understanding the nature of contemporary liberal-democratic control policies.

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Utgivningsdatum2013-07-01
Mått152 x 229 x 18 mm
Vikt420 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor280
FörlagUniversity of British Columbia Press
ISBN9780774823937

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Introduction: Reconsidering the Control/Rights Nexus1 The Study of Liberal-Democratic Control over International Migration2 The Liberal Internationalist Foundations of Canadian Control (1867-87)3 The Expansion of Liberal Nationalism in Canada (1887-1914)4 The Domination of Liberal Nationalism in Canada (1914-45)5 A New Era of Human Rights (1945-52)6 The Return of Liberal Internationalism in Canada (1952-67)7 Contemporary Canadian and Comparative ConcernsNotes; Works Cited; Index

Anderson's work adds to the complexity within immigration history. There are several factors including the economy, public opinion, race, class, gender, and political discourse relating to Liberal Nationalism and Liberal Internationalism that shape immigration and refugee law in Canada. An inclusion of how other forms of migrant labour fit within the political debate would provide a more holistic perspective on border control policy in Canada. Ultimately, Anderson's work expertly deconstructs the myth of restrictive rights in Canada being a purely contemporary phenomenon. - Shezan Muhammedi, Western University (British Journal of Canadian Studies, Vol. 29 No. 1, Spring 2016)