Release

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

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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

Flashmob for the rights of non-citizen children and youth

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

New report highlights harsh impacts of DNA tests

The Canadian Council for Refugees today released a report, DNA tests: a barrier to speedy family reunification.

Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release

For immediate release
13 July 2011

Humanitarian crisis in Horn of Africa needs strong Canadian response

The Canadian Council for Refugees today added its voice to calls by Somali Canadians for Canada to show strong leadership in responding to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.

Thousands of people have fled conflict and famine in Somalia. Children are dying from starvation before they can reach safety.

Canadian Council for Refugees

Media Release

For immediate release

16 June 2011

Reintroduction of anti-refugee bill deplored

The Canadian Council for Refugees today expressed its profound disappointment at the reintroduction of a bill that has been widely condemned as violating the basic rights of refugees. Despite the government’s claims that the bill targets smugglers, the people who will be punished if it is passed are the people fleeing persecution, including children.

Canadian Council for Refugees

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

Canadian Council for Refugees Spring Consultation

‘Honouring Refugee Rights: 60^th anniversary of the Refugee Convention’

18 May 2011 - Members of the media are invited to a national consultation on refugee and immigration issues taking place in Hamilton from 26-28 May 2011.  The theme of the Consultation is ‘Honouring Refugee Rights: 60^th anniversary of the Refugee Convention’.