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18 October 2016

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Federal government must act for migrant workers

The Canadian Council for Refugees published today its recommendations for next steps to protect the rights of migrant workers in Canada, in the wake of the parliamentary committee report on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

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30 May 2016

Government must Prioritize Migrants’ Rights in Review of Temporary Foreign Worker Program 

The Canadian Council for Refugees called today on the federal government to prioritize the human rights of migrant workers in the current review of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

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4 May 2016

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14 April 2016

CCR calls for further amendments to Citizenship Act to reduce barriers and make all citizens equal 

The Canadian Council for Refugees published today its submission on Bill C-6, welcoming the introduction of amendments to the Citizenship Act and calling for further changes to provide equal access to citizenship and fair process.

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17 March 2016

Model for CBSA accountability mechanism recommended 

The Canadian Council for Refugees today released a proposed model for an external accountability mechanism for the Canada Border Services Agency. The proposal was sent to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale last week.

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CCR congratulates the government on resettling 25,000 Syrian refugees

29 February 2016

The Canadian Council for Refugees congratulates the Government of Canada on the arrival of the 25,000th Syrian refugee.

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Supreme Court decision on humanitarian decisions welcomed

10 December 2015

The Canadian Council for Refugees welcomes the Supreme Court decision rendered today clarifying how immigration officers should decide applications for humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) consideration. Many refugees and vulnerable migrants must rely on H&C provisions in order to remain in Canada or to be reunited with family members.

Labour, Business, Faith and Community Group Statement in Support of Syrian Refugees

10 December 2015 - The Syrian refugee crisis has left more than four million people desperately seeking safety. It is a humanitarian crisis of monumental proportions, one which Canada has a responsibility to act on as quickly as possible.

We are representatives of Canadian unions, businesses, community and faith groups, united to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada and committed to playing a role in supporting their resettlement.