http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stephen-harper-says-canada-will-not-airlift-refugees-without-proper-security-screening-1.3219359

The most shocking news at present must be the attack which happened in Paris. Following the attack, the decision of Trudeau, accepting 25000 refugees, has been a hot discussion for the public. As Marcus wrote in her blog about Europe, sharing the responsibility to help refugees is always associated with politics. But business in today’s society has enough power to assist the government to help refugees to fit in the new environment.

Marcus’ analysis can be utilized in Canada too. Accepting refugees is not the only task for Canada. There are numerous potential problems for accepting them. Government, business and some charity organizations should work together in order to turn the challenges into opportunities. Only when refugees fit in the new country successfully, can social, political and economic risk be reduced.

Considering the aging population in Canada, most refugees who come in Canada are willing to work can be an antidote to the community. More than 100,000 refugees are qualified for university. Some of them can be educated in Canada and then be employees of Canadian companies. Furthermore, companies who employ refugees may be considered as a social enterprise. Providing jobs for refugees is a unique value proposition for companies to show that they are taking the social responsibility. The public will be appreciative because the companies reduce the social risk.

In conclusion, focusing on the benefit of companies, helping refugees can bring some positive effect. Additionally, Canadian business should be involved early in the integration planning so that they can shape the policy of refugees instead of complaining of the policy of government in the future.

Reference

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/09/25/syrian-refugee-crisis-and-higher-education

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/statistics-canada-seniors-1.3248295