Resolution number
15
Whereas
- By resolution passed in 1993 the formation of a joint committee of private sponsorship representatives and CIC personnel for the purpose of improving communications was mandated;
- This committee as originally mandated has successfully negotiated the current Sponsorship Agreement and is now engaged in the drafting of a new version of the agreement, as well as having been involved in working at a number of other on-going issues related to the private sponsorship of refugees;
- CIC personnel present at these meetings have been inconsistent in number and in the level of decision-making power, resulting in a lack of policy-making ability as well as results-oriented discussion;
- The SAH representatives have contributed far beyond a normal volunteer capacity in the hope of achieving results in the area of policy making;
Therefore be it resolved
That the CCR urge CIC to ensure that:
- They have full representation at all meetings of the NGO-Government Committee on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees;
- CIC’s representatives have decision-making power;
- International Region participate on a regular basis.
Working Group
Overseas Protection and Resettlement