A literature review of Canadian immigration, crime perpetration, victimisation, wellbeing

Over the past several decades, many people and journals have engaged in the debate surrounding immigration and its effect on criminality. This research summarises and makes accessible the Canadian scientific consensus on Canadian immigration and crime, factors affecting changes in crime, such as the well-being of immigrants and refugees, as well as their victimisation. This research is a secondary literature review which also contains theoretical applications of the Critical Race Theory. This theory is most compatible with the issues discussed as well as to provide further qualitative depth to the literature reviewed. Conclusions and further public policy recommendations towards a more equitable society are made based on the results of the literature review.