Release

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23 July 2009

Lives still on hold – reaction to the lifting of the moratoria

Canadian Council for Refugees

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Visas on Mexico and Czech Republic close the door on refugees

14 July 2009

The Canadian Council for Refugees today condemned the closing of the door on refugees from Mexico and the Czech Republic, through the imposition of a visa requirement.

“For some people, escape to Canada is the only way to save their lives – and that door has just been closed,” said Roberto Jovel, CCR Vice-President.

Canadian Council for Refugees

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19 June 2009

World Refugee Day an opportunity to focus on refugees’ realities

The Canadian Council for Refugees invites Canadians to mark World Refugee Day on June 20th, celebrated this year on the theme ‘Real People, Real Needs’. 

Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International
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8 April 2009

CCR AND AI CALL FOR SUSPENSION OF REMOVAL OF REFUGEE FAMILY

Canadian Council for Refugees
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25 March 2009

CANADIAN GOVERNMENT SHOULD RESETTLE PALESTINIAN REFUGEES FORCED OUT OF IRAQ

The Canadian Council for Refugees today called publicly on the federal government to resettle some of the Palestinian refugees forced out of Iraq but denied asylum anywhere else.  The refugees are stranded in dangerous camps on the Syria-Iraq border, waiting for a country to accept them for resettlement.

Canadian Council for Refugees
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10 February 2009

Canadian groups ready to welcome refugees resettled from Guantanamo

The Canadian Council for Refugees called today on the Canadian government to resettle without delay some of the detainees in Guantanamo who cannot safely return to their home countries.  A number of groups have shown their willingness to welcome these refugees by submitting applications on their behalf.

Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty International, Canadian Council of Churches

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5 February 2009

Supreme Court Denial of Leave on Safe Third Regretted

The decision of the Supreme Court of Canada not to grant leave in the case challenging the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement was met with regret today by the Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty International and the Canadian Council of Churches.

Canadian Council for Refugees

Media Advisory

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Canadian Council for Refugees Fall Consultation