Human rights and Canada’s leadership are as vital today as 70 years ago
10 December 2018
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.
MS St Louis apology must lead to renewed commitment to provide refuge
We welcome the federal government’s formal apology for Canada’s turning away of the MS St Louis passengers who were fleeing Nazi persecution in 1939.
Media release
For immediate release
2 November 2018
Low number for refugees accepted in Canada is a serious concern in immigration levels
Media release
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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.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, civil society organizations from across Canada lay out concerns and questions regarding the appointment of a new and unprecedented Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.
Media release
For immediate release
30 July 2018
The CCR calls on the government to protect trafficked persons and migrant workers at risk
On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) calls on the federal government to take action to protect non-citizens in Canada who have been trafficked.
Media Release
For immediate release
24 July 2018
Media release
For immediate release
4 July 2018
The US is less safe than ever for refugees, evidence filed in court challenge shows
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), Amnesty International (AI) and the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) yesterday completed filing extensive evidence in Federal Court to support their legal challenge of the designation of the United States as a safe third country for refugees.