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cooperation of all concerned parties, repatriation can be not

only a viable, but the best, durable solution. But it will never

work if offered on an equal basis and concurrently with

resettlement.

Clearly there are Indochinese for, whom, for political

and family' reasons, resettlement is the most appropriate solution.

Canada is endeavouring to target its resettlement places to

those most in need. Through its combined scheme of government

sponsored or quota cases and privately sponsored or non-quota

cases, Canada expects to welcome about 2,400 Indochinese from

Thailand in 1986.

From the peak of 140,000 five years ago, Khao-I-Dang is

now reduced to only a fraction of its original population, We

are committed to screening those of the residual population with

connections to Canada or for whom resettlement is the only

..

solution: But we recognize that by no means every long stayer

is suitable for or will be offered resettlement.

We welcome the

opportunity to interview Family Card holders with a substantial

connection to Canada and look forward to discussing further

details on the future of Khao-I-Dang with the Royal Thai Government,

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the UNHCR, and our diplomatic colleagues from other resettlement

countries.

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