Armenian Refugees and Their Entry into Canada, 1919–30

Abstract

the stricken land thousands of helpless, homeless, hopeless women and children are perishing. They are starving to death.' With such emotional fervour, the Toronto Globe, in conjunction with the Armenian Relief Association of Canada, inaugurated a campaign, 'The Call from Armenia,' to raise funds in aid of Armenian refugees. The plight of hundreds of thousands of hard-pressed women and children 'touched the sympathy of a generous people. Where there is great suffering, great distress, the men and women of Canada are not passing by on the other side.' Between $200,000 and $3oo,ooo was sent abroad in 19•o to help feed, clothe, house, and rehabilitate the destitute survivors of the Genocide. •