Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
12 September 2019
Many Canadian organizations call on political leaders to respect dignity of refugees and migrants during federal election campaign
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
26 August 2019
The CCR calls on Canada to end the immigration detention of children
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) today deplored the continuing presence in Canada of children in immigration detention or separated from a parent because of immigration detention.
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.
MS St Louis apology must lead to renewed commitment to provide refuge