Refugees

• ‘Unfair and harmful’: Watchdog rips Toronto’s move to deny refugees shelter space

  Toronto’s ombudsman says the city's move to deny refugees certain shelter beds and redirect them to federal programs two years ago was a “failure" that had “profound" consequences.

  Politics

  Dec 12
  
• Syrians living in Alberta look forward to a free Syria

  Hundreds of Syrian Canadians gathered in front of Calgary city hall on Sunday, celebrating what they say is a great day for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

  Canada

  Dec 8
  
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• Canada warns claiming asylum is ‘not easy’ with new global ad campaign

  The ads are part of a broader shift in tone by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government on immigration and an effort to clamp down on refugee claims.

  Canada

  Dec 2
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• Canada to pause private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026

  The government says applications received annually far outpace the number of spaces for private refugee sponsorships, and is looking to clear the backlog. 

  Canada

  Nov 29
• Refugee influx prompts temporary housing in some Canadian cities

  A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada has prompted some cities to start building temporary housing for new arrivals.

  Economy

  Nov 20
• RCMP prepare for ‘worst-case scenario’ of asylum-seekers fleeing Trump

  RCMP are bracing for an influx of asylum-seekers fleeing President-elect Donald Trump's United States at the same time Canada deals with record numbers of refugee claimants.

  Canada

  Nov 8
• Canada’s reduced refugee targets ‘wise’ for housing stability: UNHCR

  Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of cabinet Monday in Ottawa.

  Canada

  Nov 5
• Many refugees seeking safety in Canada end up in shelters for months

  Many refugees' hopes for a smooth transition are dashed as soon as their feet hit Canadian soil, finding themselves sleeping on a mattress on the floor of a homeless shelter.

  Canada

  Oct 18
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• Ottawa to propose new asylum rules to allow for faster deportations

  The Liberal government is proposing to make changes to Canada's asylum claim system including measures which could pave the way for faster deportations.

  Canada

  Apr 30
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• Calgary family welcomes refugees from Gaza at considerable expense

  There was immense relief and joy at Calgary International Airport Saturday afternoon as Ossama Zaqqout, his wife, and kids, finally welcomed his parents to Canada.

  Politics

  Apr 28