Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release
For immediate release
23 March 2011
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Leave Workers Unprotected
The Canadian Council for Refugees today expressed its disappointment that upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Regulations do not adequately protect migrant workers. The changes come into force on 1 April 2011.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release
For immediate release
16 March 2011
The Future of Colombian Refugees in Canada: Are We Being Equitable?
Summary of report of delegation to Panama, Ecuador and Colombia in November 2010
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
15 March 2011
Vulnerable refugees in Libya need protection
Canadian organizations today expressed grave concerns about refugees in Libya, some of whom have connections to Canada.
Amnesty International
Canadian Council for Refugees
Canadian Tamil Congress
International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group
Media Release
For immediate release
10 February 2011
Rights advocates decry detention of refugee claimants from MV Sun Sea
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
28 July 2010
Amnesty International Canada Canadian Council for Refugees Canadian Tamil Congress
RIGHTS OF TAMILS ON BOAT NEED TO BE RESPECTED
The Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty International Canada and the Canadian Tamil Congress today called on Canadians to be mindful of the need to honour international human rights obligations, in responding to the Tamils believed to be on board a boat approaching North America.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
21 July 2010
CCR welcomes opening of door to more privately sponsored refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees today welcomed the federal government’s increased commitment to privately sponsored refugees. As a result, community organizations across the country are now able to help more refugees find a safe home in Canada.
For Immediate Release
3 June 2010
Amnesty International Canada Canadian Council for Refugees Refugee Lawyers’ Association of Ontario
A welcome opportunity to ensure refugee bill is fair and efficient