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
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
31 May 2010 - Members of the media are invited to a national consultation on refugee and immigration issues taking place in Ottawa from 3-5 June 2010. The theme of the Consultation is ‘Solidarity and Protection: Our obligations at home and abroad’.
Workshops will include:
For Immediate Release
27 April 2010
Amnesty International Canada Canadian Council for Refugees Refugee Lawyers’ Association of Ontario
Joint Public Statement - Bill C-11 Needs Thorough Review
Amnesty International Canada, the Canadian Council for Refugees and the Refugee Lawyers’ Association of Ontario today expressed deep concern at the government's refusal to refer Bill C-11 to committee before second reading, and its reported plan to fast-track it to a vote.
Canadian Council for Refugees
For immediate release
30 March 2010
Proposed Refugee Reform Undermines Fairness to Refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees today raised some serious concerns with certain aspects of the refugee reform announced today by the government.