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Proposed reduction in age of dependent children

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The government is proposing to narrow the definition of a dependent child in the immigration regulations in two important ways:

  • The maximum age will be reduced to 18 years (from 21 years)
  • The exception for full-time students will be eliminated

This narrower definition will apply in all cases when a person applies for permanent residence in Canada and wants to include their children:


Why are you proud to protect refugees?

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Because I was protected 23 years agoMany Canadians arrived here as refugees fleeing persecution – they were able to thrive and enrich Canada because they were protected and welcomed. Recent changes in Canada have increased negative talk which may make it tougher for refugees and others to find protection and to feel welcome.


Protect the rights of trafficked persons in Canada

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Join the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) in calling on parliamentarians to take action to protect the rights of trafficked persons in Canada! 


Act Now - Defend Non-Citizen Children's and Youth Rights!

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Join the CCR Youth Network in demanding that the Canadian government respect the rights of ALL children.


Use social media to speak out about Bill C-31

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Tell others about the impacts that Bill C-31 will have on refugees in Canada using social media. Here are some ideas:

 

Facebook


Meet your Member of Parliament (MP) about Bill C-31

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Organize a meeting with your MP to talk about your concerns

1) Find out how to contact your MP – go to: http://bit.ly/qyxfKQ
Try to arrange a meeting of at least 30 minutes.  In all cases, make sure you know how much time your MP has given to you and don’t plan for more.

2) Planning your meeting:


Action requests from CCR Spring 2012 Consultation

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At the CCR Spring Consultation (31 May - 2 June 2012) the working groups recommended to CCR members the following actions on issues of current concern.

Immigration and Settlement

  • Green Settlement Models


Action requests from CCR Spring 2011 Consultation

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At the CCR Spring Consultation (May 26-28, 2011) the working groups recommended to CCR members the following actions on issues of current concern.

 


Write or email your Member of Parliament

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Write or email your Member of Parliament

Contact information for MPs, including email addresses, postal addresses and phone numbers is available at: http://bit.ly/qE5yCU

Or contact MPs on the Parliamentary Standing Committee who will study Bill C-31 after second reading in the House of Commons.


**Meet with your MP about Migrant Workers' Rights**

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Join the CCR and other allies in raising awareness about the lack of protections for migrant workers and their rights in Canada.

Talk to your MP about how the recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program don't really advance the cause of protecting migrant workers' rights at all, and in fact only further entrench the two-tier, unequal system created by a revolving door of temporary migrant workers.