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28 October 2015

Conditional Permanent Residence: Failure in Policy and Practice

Three years after the introduction of Conditional Permanent Residence for some sponsored spouses, the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) concludes that the measure has increased the vulnerability of many sponsored newcomers, particularly victims of domestic violence.  The CCR bases its conclusion on consultation with over 140 organizations across Canada.

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21 September 2015

CCR welcomes government announcement on Syrian refugees, calls for stronger government commitment

Canadian Council for Refugees
Amnesty International Canada

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10 September 2015

Time for decisive leadership: Refugee lawyers, human rights activists propose solution to expedite acceptance of Syrian refugees and reunite them with Canadian family
 

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3 September 2015

Boys’ tragic deaths highlight the human costs of Canada’s inaction on Syrian refugees

Canadian Council for Refugees
Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes

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16 June  2015

Refused Haitians face deportation following lifting of the moratorium

Canadian Council for Refugees
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27 May 2015

Refugees face intolerable delays waiting for family reunification
 

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25 March  2015

Upcoming mass ejection of Canada’s “disposable” workers

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) today expressed its concern about the situation of thousands of Temporary Foreign Workers who will no longer be welcome in Canada as of April 1^st.  This is the first wave of migrant workers to be affected by the new rule requiring low-skilled workers to leave after four years in Canada.

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12 December 2014

Syrian Refugees: Discriminating by religion is unacceptable

The Canadian Council for Refugees reacted with shock to reports that the Canadian government may be considering restricting its commitment to resettle Syrian refugees to religious minorities.

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9 December 2014

Call for Express Entry Family Reunification

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) called today for an Express Entry program for family reunification to ensure that children are reunited with their parents in six months or less.