As part of the CCR campaign, Protecting refugees = Stronger communities, the CCR invites members and others to take action so that Canada offers protection and a safe home to more refugees.
Join the CCR in calling on the Government of Canada to:
- Resettle 20,000 government-assisted refugees annually.
- Ensure applications of privately sponsored refugees are processed within 12 months.
- Reform the refugee determination system so that all claimants have access to a fair hearing before an expert independent tribunal (the Immigration and Refugee Board).
Canada can do more for refugees. When we welcome refugees, we all benefit because refugees work hard and contribute their talents and energies.
Media release
Three recommendations to protect refugees and make our communities better, 28 Mar 2018
Visit your MP on or around April 4th
CCR members and other allies are invited to join in a 2018 CCR lobby day focused on these three campaign demands. The lobby day will involve visiting MPs in their constituencies, during the period around April 4th (Refugee Rights Day).
Resources
- General guidance about contacting your MP and planning a visit
- Document outlining campaign demands (to present to MPs)
- Advocacy talking points for preserving IRB (use these if you focus on preserving the IRB against threats)
- Slides on how to prepare for a meeting with your MP
- Listen to a recording of an online presentation to help prepare for a meeting with your MP