Media release
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27 November 2015
The Canadian Council for Refugees welcomes the decisions rendered today by the Supreme Court, finding that it is not a crime to help refugees find safety.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Advisory
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Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) national consultation, 26-28 November 2015
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King Street West, Hamilton
23 November 2015 - Members of the media are invited to the CCR’s national consultation taking place in Hamilton from 26-28 November 2015.
Media release
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28 October 2015
Conditional Permanent Residence: Failure in Policy and Practice
Three years after the introduction of Conditional Permanent Residence for some sponsored spouses, the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) concludes that the measure has increased the vulnerability of many sponsored newcomers, particularly victims of domestic violence. The CCR bases its conclusion on consultation with over 140 organizations across Canada.
Media release
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21 September 2015
CCR welcomes government announcement on Syrian refugees, calls for stronger government commitment
Media release
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10 September 2015
Time for decisive leadership: Refugee lawyers, human rights activists propose solution to expedite acceptance of Syrian refugees and reunite them with Canadian family
Media Release
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3 September 2015
Boys’ tragic deaths highlight the human costs of Canada’s inaction on Syrian refugees
Canadian Council for Refugees
Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes
Media Release
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16 June 2015
Refused Haitians face deportation following lifting of the moratorium
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release
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27 May 2015
Refugees face intolerable delays waiting for family reunification
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Release
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25 March 2015
Upcoming mass ejection of Canada’s “disposable” workers
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) today expressed its concern about the situation of thousands of Temporary Foreign Workers who will no longer be welcome in Canada as of April 1st. This is the first wave of migrant workers to be affected by the new rule requiring low-skilled workers to leave after four years in Canada.