Printer-friendly versionSend to friend As Canadians, we are proud of our humanitarian traditions and committed to meeting our international obligations. The system established by the federal government to determine refugee claims is an important vehicle for putting these values into practice. Ontario supports a fair and efficient refugee system. It is absolutely essential to provide a safe haven for people who truly need Canada's protection -- who fear persecution, torture or violence -- while promptly, but fairly, dealing with those who do not.