Canadian Refugees
-
Alberta man helps family escape Afghanistan: ‘It’s not for the faint of heart’Months after Afghanistan was taken back by terrorists, one family has managed to escape to Pakistan thanks to the global efforts of an Alberta man.CanadaDec 21, 2021
-
Legault says Quebec is ready to ‘do its part’ to take in Afghan refugees amid Taliban control"Quebec is ready to do its part to take in a certain quantity of Afghan refugees who are living a worrisome situation," Legault told reporters on Monday.CanadaAug 16, 2021
-
Calls for refugee sponsors grow as study suggests millions of Canadians open to itThe BVOR program allows private citizens and non-governmental organizations to step up and sponsor individuals or families with whom they don't have prior relationships.CanadaJun 20, 2021
![]()
-
Federal Court rules Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement unconstitutionalThe Federal Court has ruled that the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States is unconstititonal.CanadaJul 22, 2020
![]()
-
Saskatoon’s Global Gathering Place providing tablets and Wi-Fi to refugeesGlobal Gathering Place is providing refugees with tablets and internet so they can communicate and transition into life in Canada during the pandemic.CanadaMay 20, 2020
![]()
-
Coronavirus: Toronto refugee claimant anxious about future as hearings on holdA Toronto personal support worker from Nigeria says indefinite delays to her refugee claim due to the COVID-19 pandemic have left her fearing for her family's future.HealthApr 30, 2020
![]()
-
From newcomer to settlement counsellor: Edmontonian bridges gap between culturesAn Edmonton settlement counsellor has a special connection with the newcomers she helps adjust to their new home.CanadaAug 30, 2019
![]()
-
Man nicknamed ‘Dr. No’ because he denied so many refugees, rehired to decide asylum claimsA former refugee judge who once wrote that most refugees are liars was recently rehired by Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board.CanadaFeb 5, 2019
![]()
-
Ontario teens fled their allegedly abusive father in Hungary. Now they could be deported backAn Ontario family fled Hungary after years of alleged physical and sexual abuse. Now they could be deported to the place they suffered years of abuse.CanadaJan 29, 2019
![]()
-
Refugee claims to Canada on track to hit highest levels in nearly 30 yearsCanada is on track to receive its highest number of refugee claims since record-keeping began nearly three decades ago, the latest data showsCanadaNov 16, 2018
![]()
