The UN Refugee Agency reported 79.5 million people were displaced worldwide in 2019, and over half of all displaced persons were under eighteen. This book investigates Canada's current response to refugee youth, highlighting how Halifax, NS, as a mid-sized urban centre, has mobilized services and resources to support young people seeking refuge.

Emily Pelley is assistant professor at the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security at the Royal Military College of Canada.