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The Tamil Boat People Controversy

Series: News in Review: October 2010
In mid-August a merchant ship was intercepted off the coast of British Columbia. On board were almost 500 Sri Lankan Tamils, hoping to be granted refugee status in Canada. This video looks at their journey and why they left Sri Lanka and examines the controversy over what to do with them.

  • Duration 15:00
  • Content Canada
  • ROVER ID N772
  • R Number R072119
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Level 20

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