Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
10 May 2019
Supreme Court confirms right to challenge unlawful immigration detention through habeas corpus
The Canadian Council for Refugees welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Chhina case which confirms that immigration detainees may challenge the lawfulness of their detention through habeas corpus.
Media release
For immediate release
14 November 2018
Supreme Court case gives opportunity to protect non-citizens’ right to challenge unlawful detention
The Canadian Council for Refugees is intervening in the Chhina case addressing immigration detention, which will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada today.
Media release
For immediate release
9 August 2018
Concerns and questions over establishment of Ministry of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction:
Organizations seek clarification from Prime Minister
In a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, organizations from across Canada have laid out concerns and questions regarding the appointment of a new and unprecedented Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.
MS St Louis apology must lead to renewed commitment to provide refuge