June 2, 2026
National Indigenous History Month is a time to reflect on truth, responsibility, and our shared obligations to Indigenous Peoples and to the lands we live and work on.
April 14, 2026
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, PC, M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Public Safety
Re: Family members of Protected Persons in Canada
Dear Ministers,
April 14, 2026
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) strongly denounces the imminent cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) starting on May 1, 2026, through the introduction of co-payments. Under the changes, individuals will be required to pay $4 for each prescription filled or refilled and cover 30% of the cost of supplemental health benefits such as dental and vision care and mental health counselling.
April 4, 2026
On Refugee Rights Day, the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) urges the Canadian government to respect the fundamental rights of those seeking safety in Canada.
March 27, 2026 (Ottawa) – A broad coalition of human rights, civil liberties, refugee and migrant rights, gender justice, and data privacy organizations have denounced the adoption of Bill C-12, which became law yesterday. This egregious bill marks a significant attack on refugee and migrant rights in Canada, and has been criticized by the UN Human Rights Committee for undermining critical procedural safeguards for refugees.
January 29, 2026
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) stands in solidarity with the people of Minnesota and those across the United States who are standing up for the rights of migrants and refugees, even as their own lives are put at risk. That is what it means to look out for your neighbour.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2025 – A broad coalition of groups from across Canada is sounding an urgent alarm in advance of a critical parliamentary vote on Bill C-12.