Canadian Council for Refugees
Press Release
For immediate release
4 April 2013
‘Proud to Protect Refugees’ campaign launched across Canada this Refugee Rights Day
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release
For immediate release
7 March 2013
CCR decries dramatic drop in refugees resettled to Canada
The Canadian Council for Refugees today expressed its deep disappointment at the dramatic decrease in the number of refugees resettled to Canada in 2012. Contrary to recent government promises to resettle more refugees, it is the second lowest number resettled in over 30 years.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release
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18 December 2012
Migrant workers in Canada face deteriorating conditions
Today, International Migrants Day, the Canadian Council for Refugees expressed its concern about a series of changes over the past year that reduce migrant workers’ rights. As a result many migrant workers in Canada are worse off than they were a year ago.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Amnesty International Canada
Media release
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14 December 2012
New refugee system does not treat refugees fairly or protect those most at risk
On the eve of the introduction of important changes to Canada’s refugee determination system, the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International expressed fear that the system will fail some refugees, violate their rights in Canada, and send them back to persecution.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
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6 December 2012
CCR elects new President at successful fall consultation
The Canadian Council for Refugees announced today that Loly Rico was elected President at its Annual General Meeting on 1 December. Ms Rico is co-director of the FCJ Refugee Centre in Toronto.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
26 October 2012
Conditional Permanent Residence will put women at risk of abuse
The Canadian Council for Refugees is dismayed that the federal government has implemented a period of “conditional permanent residence” for some sponsored spouses and partners.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
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1 October 2012
Citizenship language requirements mean extra burdens for refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees today expressed its concern that the new citizenship language requirements will place additional burdens on refugees and other vulnerable newcomers.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
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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.