Liberian refugees

Resolution number
10
Whereas
  1. Refugees from Liberia have continued to flee to Tabour Camp in Ivory Coast and to Buduburam Camp in Ghana;
  2. Canadians from Liberia are in regular communication with these refugees;
  3. There is presently no hope for early repatriation or local integration;
  4. The camps are seriously ill-equipped to protect their residents;
Therefore be it resolved

That the CCR:

  1. Call on the Government of Canada to urge the UNHCR to provide humanitarian aid adequate for the safety, health and maintenance of these vulnerable populations.
  2. Urge Citizenship and Immigration Canada to expedite early resettlement of persons in urgent need of resettlement.
Working Group
Overseas Protection and Resettlement