Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
29 June 2012
Canada Rolls Back Refugee Protection: Bill C-31 receives Royal Assent;
Canadian Council for Refugees Calls for “Earned Regularization Program” for Refugee Backlog
Adoption of Bill C-31
10 May 2012 - Update: The CCR has received information confirming that refugee claimants (whether or not from a ‘Designated Country of Origin’), rejected refugee claimants and protected persons diagnosed with HIV will continue to be covered under the Interim Federal Health program. This coverage includes costs of medical consultations and prescribed medication. The CCR remains concerned that there will be persons who excluded from this coverage for HIV treatment (eg.
Media release
For immediate release
27 April 2012
Changes to healthcare for refugee claimants and protected persons inhumane
On 25 April 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced changes in Interim Federal Health Program coverage for refugee claimants and protected persons. The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is concerned that these proposed changes unjustly discriminate against people in need and, worse, leave some people to suffer debilitating illnesses or to die without treatment.
Amnesty International
Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers
Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Advisory
For immediate release
22 March 2012
Unfair Policy Fails Refugees and Canadians: Parliament Hill press conference and demonstration on Bill C-31
DATE: Monday 26 March 2012
TIME: 10:30 am
PLACE: Charles Lynch Press Room, Room S-130, Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Media Release
For Immediate Release
8 March 2012
Immigrant and refugee women have little to celebrate this International Women’s Day
Immigrant and refugee women have little to look forward to on International Women`s Day this year according to the report State of Immigrant and Refugee Women`s Status in Canada – 2012.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
16 February 2012
New bill further undermines refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees is seriously concerned with the proposed legislation to reform Canada’s refugee determination system, the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act.
Media advisory
For immediate release
16 November 2011
On the occasion of the Universal Day of the Child, 20 November 2011, groups in different Canadian cities will be organizing flashmobs to raise awareness about non-citizen children and youth rights.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
10 November 2011
Proposal for Conditional Permanent Residence would increase violence against women
Women’s organizations, newcomer advocacy groups and ethno-specific organizations today expressed concern over the federal government’s plan to introduce “conditional permanent residence” for some sponsored spouses.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release
For immediate release
18 October 2011
The Canadian Council for Refugees today released a report, DNA tests: a barrier to speedy family reunification.