In recent months, Canada has seen an increase in refugee claimants, while resources and know-how to support these newcomers remains in short supply. Front-line workers across the country can benefit from the expertise of those who have been working with claimants for many years.
Participants at this webinar will learn about:
- The refugee determination process, including timelines and delays
- Applying for a work permit
- Applying for Permanent Residence
- Provincial entitlements and services for refugee claimants
This webinar will last 90 minutes, and is part of the Law Foundation of Ontario-sponsored “Improving access to Justice” series, designed to reinforce the capacity of front-line workers to support refugees and vulnerable migrants in accessing legal information.
Presenters Claire Roque, Jenn McIntyre and Anthony Navaneelan will provide practical information, guiding front-line workers through the procedures that are part of working with refugee claimants on a daily basis. The presentation will be followed by a thirty minute question-and-answer session during which participants can have their questions answered by the presenters.
Cette session aura lieu en anglais. La version française aura lieu le 12 octobre à 14h. Cliquez ici pour plus de renseignements.
11 October 2017, 2 pm – 3:30 pm (Eastern time)
Resource persons:
Claire Roque, Ministry Specialist for Inland Protection of Refugees, Diocese of London
Jenn McIntyre, Director, Romero House
Anthony Navaneelan, Staff Lawyer, Refugee Law Office
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