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2009 marked the 40th anniversary of Canada’s signing of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, 18 years after it was adopted by the United Nations. CCR members used the opportunity to highlight Canada’s actions towards refugees using the theme 'Recognizing Successes, Acting for Change'.
For more information
40th anniversary of Canada signing the Refugee Convention, 1969-2009
Brief history of Canada’s responses to refugees