One year after Lucía Vega Jiménez's death, rights organizations condemn...
Thu, 02/12/2015Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) Media ReleaseFor immediate release 12 February...
View ArticleStatement in solidarity with Muslims
Mon, 03/23/2015The Canadian Council for Refugees is deeply concerned at the rise of intolerance towards Muslims in Canada and calls on political, community and faith leaders to take strong, positive...
View ArticleUpcoming mass ejection of Canada’s “disposable” workers
Wed, 03/25/2015Language English Canadian Council for Refugees Media ReleaseFor immediate release 25 March 2015Upcoming mass ejection of Canada’s “disposable” workersThe Canadian Council for Refugees...
View ArticleRefugees face intolerable delays waiting for family reunification
Wed, 05/27/2015Language English Canadian Council for Refugees Media ReleaseFor immediate release 27 May 2015Refugees face intolerable delays waiting for family reunification Context: Family...
View ArticleRefused Haitians face deportation following lifting of the moratorium
Tue, 06/16/2015Canadian Council for Refugees Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes Media ReleaseFor immediate release 16 June 2015Refused Haitians face...
View ArticleLetter concerning CIC settlement funding cuts
Tue, 06/23/201523 June 2015 The Honourable Chris Alexander, P.C., M.P.Minister of Citizenship and Immigration365 Laurier Street WestOttawa, Ontario, K1A 1L1 Dear Minister,Language Undefined Newsletter...
View ArticleLetter concerning security situation in Burundi
Thu, 06/25/201525 June 2015 The Honourable Chris Alexander, P.C., M.P. 365 Laurier Street West Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1L1 The Honourable Steven Blaney Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness...
View ArticleBoys’ tragic deaths highlight the human costs of Canada’s inaction on Syrian...
Thu, 09/03/2015Language English Media ReleaseFor immediate release 3 September 2015Boys’ tragic deaths highlight the human costs of Canada’s inaction on Syrian refugeesContext: SyriaNewsletter type:...
View ArticleTime for decisive leadership: A solution to expedite acceptance of Syrian...
Thu, 09/10/2015Language English Media releaseFor immediate release10 September 2015Time for decisive leadership: Refugee lawyers, human rights activists propose solution to expedite acceptance of...
View ArticleRefugee and rights organizations release proposal for a strong Canadian...
Fri, 09/11/2015Canadian Council for Refugees Amnesty International CanadaLanguage English Newsletter type: Release
View ArticleCCR welcomes government announcement on Syrian refugees, calls for stronger...
Mon, 09/21/2015Language English Media releaseFor immediate release21 September 2015CCR welcomes government announcement on Syrian refugees, calls for stronger government commitmentContext:...
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Announcement: Syrian Refugee Support Fund
Tue, 10/20/2015Language English The Canadian Council for Refugees has established a Syrian Refugee Support Fund to help support the settlement of Syrian refugees in Canada.The Fund was initiated by the...
View ArticleLetter to the Prime Minister Designate
Mon, 10/26/2015 Justin Trudeau Prime Minister Designate Dear Mr Trudeau,On behalf of the Executive Committee and members of the Canadian Council for Refugees, we congratulate you and your colleagues as...
View ArticleConditional Permanent Residence: Failure in Policy and Practice
Wed, 10/28/2015Media releaseFor immediate release28 October 2015Conditional Permanent Residence: Failure in Policy and PracticeThree years after the introduction of Conditional Permanent Residence for...
View ArticleAnnouncement: CCR Endowment Fund receives new contributions
Mon, 11/16/2015Language English 16 November, 2015We are pleased to announce that we have received two new donations to the CCR Endowment Fund totalling $ 25,000. Gifts to the Endowment Fund sustain the...
View ArticleStatement in response to attacks in Paris and Beirut
Tue, 11/17/2015Language English The CCR joins in the global outrage at the recent mass murders in Paris and Beirut. The loss of life and shattering of our sense of security connects us to the daily...
View ArticleMedia advisory: CCR national consultation, 26-28 November 2015, Hamilton
Wed, 11/25/2015Canadian Council for RefugeesMedia AdvisoryFor immediate release Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) national consultation, 26-28 November 2015Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King Street...
View ArticleSupreme Court decisions on people smuggling welcomed
Fri, 11/27/2015Media releaseFor immediate release27 November 2015Supreme Court decisions on people smuggling welcomedThe Canadian Council for Refugees welcomes the decisions rendered today by the...
View ArticleNewcomer serving organizations welcome plans to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees
Thu, 12/03/2015Language English News release3 December 2015 Newcomer serving organizations welcome plans to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugeesContext: SyriaNewsletter type: Release
View ArticleLabour, Business, Faith and Community Group Statement in Support of Syrian...
Thu, 12/10/2015Labour, Business, Faith and Community Group Statement in Support of Syrian Refugees10 December 2015 - The Syrian refugee crisis has left more than four million people desperately seeking...
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