Public statement

Canada must withdraw from STCA: under Trump US is less safe than ever for refugees

Feb. 4, 2025

Canada must urgently withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) given the dire situation facing refugees in the United States, the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International Canada said today.

December 13, 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Re: CCR Concern re International Students affected by recent policy changes

Dear Minister,

18 December 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

RE: Pause on G5 sponsorships and reduction in levels for Privately Sponsored Refugees

Dear Minister,

I am writing to communicate the strong disappointment of the Canadian Council for Refugees at your decision to close the Group of 5 (G5) and Community sponsorship programs to new applications until 2026.

Long overdue review and complaints body for Canadian Border Services and Mounties welcomed by rights advocates, but warn that gaps in legislation will undermine accountability

Nov. 7, 2024, OTTAWA – Civil society groups are welcoming the adoption of Bill C-20 and the long-overdue establishment of an independent review body for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

1 November 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Honourable Randy Boissonnault, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages
Employment and Social Development Canada

RE: Urgent Concerns Regarding the Proposed Reforms to the TFWP streams for agriculture and fish processing

Dear Ministers,

Public statement

24 October 2024

Canada betrays refugees – CCR Statement on 2025 Levels Announcement

In a shameful abdication of responsibility, the Canadian government has massively reduced its commitment to offer protection to those fleeing persecution and danger in the world, and all but ensured that refugees in Canada will remain separated from their spouses and children for years to come. The CCR condemns today’s announcement and calls on the government to reverse this dangerous course.

April 29, 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1A 1L1

Dear Minister Miller:

Re: Processing delays for the dependents of Protected Persons

Policy Brief

April 4, 2024 – Refugee Rights Day

March 14, 2024

Dear Prime Minister,

The Canadian Council for Refugees is calling on you to act on your government’s longstanding commitment to introduce a broad and comprehensive regularization program that would provide permanent residence to those among us who live precariously without status and access to basic rights.

February 21, 2024

Re: Immigration measures in response to the conflict in Sudan

Dear Minister,

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) welcomes the federal government’s actions to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sudan and to provide humanitarian assistance to the millions of people displaced and otherwise affected by violence and insecurity, as a result of the continuing conflict.