Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
21 July 2010
CCR welcomes opening of door to more privately sponsored refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees today welcomed the federal government’s increased commitment to privately sponsored refugees. As a result, community organizations across the country are now able to help more refugees find a safe home in Canada.
For Immediate Release
3 June 2010
Amnesty International Canada Canadian Council for Refugees Refugee Lawyers’ Association of Ontario
A welcome opportunity to ensure refugee bill is fair and efficient
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
31 May 2010 - Members of the media are invited to a national consultation on refugee and immigration issues taking place in Ottawa from 3-5 June 2010. The theme of the Consultation is ‘Solidarity and Protection: Our obligations at home and abroad’.
Workshops will include:
For Immediate Release
27 April 2010
Amnesty International Canada Canadian Council for Refugees Refugee Lawyers’ Association of Ontario
Joint Public Statement - Bill C-11 Needs Thorough Review
Amnesty International Canada, the Canadian Council for Refugees and the Refugee Lawyers’ Association of Ontario today expressed deep concern at the government's refusal to refer Bill C-11 to committee before second reading, and its reported plan to fast-track it to a vote.
Canadian Council for Refugees
For immediate release
30 March 2010
Proposed Refugee Reform Undermines Fairness to Refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees today raised some serious concerns with certain aspects of the refugee reform announced today by the government.
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media release
For immediate release
25 March 2010
Refugees overseas denied a fair hearing, CCR report shows
Canadian Council for Refugees
Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes
Media release
For immediate release
23 March 2010
Barriers to family reunification for Haitians post-earthquake
Canadian Council for Refugees
For immediate release
3 March 2010
Minister’s comments on refugee claims inappropriate and damaging
Canadian Council for Refugees
Media Advisory
For immediate release
18 January 2010
Press conference
Call for Special Immigration Measures for Haiti
The Canadian Council for Refugees, Table de concertation au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrants, la Maison d’Haïti et le Conseil national des citoyens et citoyennes d’origine haïtienne invite representatives of the media to a press conference.
Canadian Council for Refugees
For immediate release
15 January 2010
CCR urges special immigration measures for Haiti
The Canadian Council for Refugees expressed today its deep distress at the catastrophe in Haiti and offered its sympathies to all people of Haitian origin in Canada, many of whom arrived here as refugees.