Day 2 - Wednesday, November 19 | Canadian Council for Refugees

(Information subject to changes and will be updated as new details become available)

Wednesday, November 19

9am - 10:30am: Workshops Bloc C

C1: Details to come
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C2: Details to come
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C3: Nafeer: Root Causes of Displacement in Sudan
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This workshop will provide an overview of the conflict currently happening in Sudan. Speakers will talk about the main causes of displacement and the biggest challenges to creating lasting peace in the region, including Canadian complicity, as well as options for solidarity and support to Sudanese people in Canada.
C4: Details to come
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10:30am - 11am: Coffee Break

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11:00am - 12:30pm: Workshops Bloc D

D1: Details to come
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D2: Details to come
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D3: Post-Refusal Pathways: Exploring Post-Claim Recourses and Humanitarian Pathways to Permanent Residency
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What happens when an asylum claim is refused — and how can we effectively support migrants in vulnerable situations?

This workshop will explore the legal and procedural options available to individuals whose claims have been denied, including Pre-Removal Risk Assessments (PRRA), appeals, and requests for deferrals or stays of removal. We will also examine the challenges and potential of applying for permanent residency on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds. Through this session, participants will gain practical insights into post-refusal strategies and the tools needed to navigate this complex stage of the immigration process.
D4: No Refuge from Racism: Exposing Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada’s Communities, Policies and Refugee System
Location: Details to come
This workshop will unpack anti-Palestinian racism - a distinct form of anti-Arab racism that silences, erases, and dehumanizes Palestinians and their narratives. Speakers will examine how it manifests in Canada’s refugee system, institutions, and the communities meant to welcome newcomers. Participants will gain tools to recognize, challenge, and dismantle anti-Palestinian racism within institutional and community settings.

12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch

Location: Details to come

1:30pm - 3:30pm: Working Group Meetings

*Please note that the Working Group Meetings are closed to representatives of the Government and the media.

3:30pm - 4pm: Coffee Break

Location: Details to come

4pm - 5:00pm: Plenary