Release

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

Canadian Council for Refugees Spring Consultation

‘Solidarity and Protection: Our obligations at home and abroad’

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.

Canadian Council for Refugees

Media release

For immediate release
25 March 2010

Refugees overseas denied a fair hearing, CCR report shows

Canadian Council for Refugees

Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes

Media release

For immediate release
23 March 2010

Barriers to family reunification for Haitians post-earthquake

Canadian Council for Refugees

For immediate release

3 March 2010

Minister’s comments on refugee claims inappropriate and damaging