Liberian Refugees in West Africa

Resolution number
3
Whereas
  1. The situation in Liberia is in transition and is improving.
  2. The country is not able to absorb big numbers of returnees.
  3. Human rights are not generally respected.
  4. Repatriation is not a durable solution for all Liberian refugees in the region and some may meet the Country of Asylum Class criteria.
Therefore be it resolved

That the CCR:

  1. Urge CIC to consider resettlement of Liberians to Canada for whom repatriation is not the preferred option and as part of a broader effort to achieve durable solutions for all Liberian refugees in West Africa.
  2. Ask CIC to consult with interested NGOs in Canada regarding resettlement to Canada of Liberian refugees in West Africa.
  3. Encourage CIC to review sponsorship cases rejected in 2006 if the refugees live in camp-based situations and were rejected on the basis that repatriation is available to them.
  4. Request UNHCR to stop reducing financial support to the refugees in Buduburam Camp and restore the assistance to the past year level.
  5. Request CIDA to become actively involved in the post-war reconstruction in Liberia.
Working Group
Overseas Protection and Resettlement