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Protecting the Right to Asylum in a Closing World: Reflecting on the 40th Anniversary of Refugee Rights Day
The Canadian Council for Refugees, the Centre for International Policy Studies and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre are hosting a panel discussion to commemorate Refugee Rights Day in Canada. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Singh Decision, which ruled that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the fundamental rights of refugees, including refugee claimants and their right to an oral hearing in the determination of their case.
Speakers will underline the importance of Canada’s commitment to protect the right to asylum and to an oral hearing through Canada’s world-renowned Immigration and Refugee Board. The conversation will address increasing threats to securing this right in Canada and the United States amidst growing anti-refugee discourse and policies and explore strategies to ensure Asylum with Dignity for all.
Speakers
- Diana Gallego, Canadian Council for Refugees
- Laïla Demirdache, Community Legal Services of Ottawa
- Thomas Ndayiragije, Capital Rainbow Refuge
- Aditya Rao, Canadian Union of Public Employees
Moderator
- Christina Clark-Kazak, University of Ottawa
The event is also available via Zoom. Interpretation will be available from English to French.
This event is dedicated to the memory of Jenny Jeanes, the late CCR Vice President who was a fierce advocate for the rights of refugee claimants.