Someone who fears persecution in their country of origin can make a claim for refugee protection in Canada. Most claimants have the right to have their claim determined by the Immigration and Refugee Board.
Immigration and Refugee Law – Refugees
The page "I want to claim refugee status in Canada" has been updated in the Legal Help for British Columbians Clicklaw wikibook. The important new information reflects legislative changes from June...
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EnglishOn February 1, 2013, the FCJ Refugee Centre and Downtown Legal Services organized a day of workshops consisting of 10 presentations and question and answer sessions on a variety of topics to do with the federal government's overhaul of the Canadian...
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EnglishPart of Legal Aid Ontario's Law Facts website, this section has information about the process for making a claim for refugee protection in Canada, which changed on December 15, 2012. These changes are the result of Bill C-31, the federal government's...
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English, Français (français)Reflecting recent changes to the refugee determination process, this website provides plain language information on what the new rules mean in practical terms for people making refugee claims. This resource provides information for community...
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WebRecorded on March 28, 2013 - In the wake of recent changes to the refugee determination process, this webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at the first step in making a refugee claim, the new Basis of Claim (BOC) form,...
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EnglishThe University of Ottawa Refugee Assistance Project has prepared resources that community workers can use to help unrepresented refugee claimants obtain and deliver evidence for their refugee hearing, after the Basis of Claim (BOC) form is complete....
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English, Français (français)This information sheet explains why it is important for refugees with permanent status to apply for citizenship as soon as possible.
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English, Français (français), Spanish (español)This information sheet explains some of the changes to the Interim Federal Health Coverage Program that take place effective June 30, 2012.
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English, Français (français)This webinar reviews basic immigration terms and pointers for women who are not Canadian citizens and whose status may be affected by their partner and the breakdown of their relationship. It covers understanding immigration status, getting control of...
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EnglishThis website is intended to provide access to resources, trainings, websites, and documents on the issue of violence against newcomer women from initiatives all across Canada. The site will be contributed to and consulted by lawyers, women's rights...
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English, Français (français)This Settlement.Org article has information about refugee claims within Canada and outside of Canada, the rights of refugee claimants, Convention refugees, and persons in need of protection, and has links to further information.
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English, Français (français)People with mental illness come into conflict with the law in disproportionate numbers. If they are not Canadian citizens, this can put them at risk of being removed from Canada. This booklet is a resource for front-line workers...
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Booklet/PDFThis video has information for immigrant and newcomer communities on topics related to debts and consumer protection. Topics include: Bogus Schools and Diplomas, Travel Loans for Convention Refugees, Sponsorship Debt, Credit Card Debt, and Unethical...
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EnglishThis PowerPoint presentation looks at these immigration issues:
Who can sponsor?
Who can be sponsored?
How to prove a relationship
Inadmissibility: Medical, security, criminal
Financial issues: Undertaking and fees...
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EnglishThe web site of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has information, application forms, and guides on topics such as:
Visiting, studying, and working temporarily in Canada
Immigrating to Canada
Making a refugee claim
Becoming a...
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English, Français (français)The FCJ Refugee Centre has information about refugee settlement and refugee protection, and features manuals, workshop presentations, and research of interest to refugees and front line workers.
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EnglishThis resource is about how Canadian immigration laws are enforced. Short descriptions of Investigation and Admissibility Hearings, arrests, detention, and removals are provided along with links to related resources.
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English, Français (français)This resource describes the Canadian government programs that help refugees settle in Canada. It includes the Resettlement Assistance Program, Immigration Loans Program, and Interim Federal Health Program.
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English, Français (français)This resource describes the Interim Federal Health (IFH) program, which pays for medical services for a short period of time after a person arrives in Canada. The program is for some refugees and refugee claimants.
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English, Français (français)This resource presents misconceptions some Canadians hold about refugees and immigrants, and explains the reality. Some topics dealt with are "line-jumpers," why real refugees might need to travel on false documents, and whether Canada does more than...
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