Canada to Offer Refuge to Afghans Integral to Their Efforts in Afghanistan
Lauren BoormanImmigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada have announced a new program, offering refuge to Afghans that were integral to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.
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New Refugee Stream Launched for Human Rights Defenders
Canada has announced a new refugee stream for individuals that fight to defend human rights.
New Residency Program For Refugees Working as Frontline Healthcare Workers
Adam PinskyEffective December 14, refugee claimants working as frontline healthcare workers in Canada will be able to submit applications for residency. The temporary program, initially unveiled in August, will be effective from December 14, 2020, to August 31, 2021. It allows frontline healthcare workers, with either pending or failed refugee claims, to apply for Canadian permanent…
The Toll Of COVID-19 On Canada’s Permanent Residence Services
Can Canada’s generous permanent residency programs & services survive the COVID-19 pandemic? The Canadian government has made great efforts in the face of the coronavirus pandemic to accommodate and improve immigration services for a select few. These efforts often focus on temporary workers or international students—two things that have an immediate economic benefit to Canada. …
Canadian Court Decision Finds U.S. Not A Safe Country For Asylum Seekers
A Canadian federal court decision on Wednesday brings into question whether Canada can send asylum seekers back to the U.S. The decision states that sending asylum seekers back to the U.S. is a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The federal court decision affirms what activists on both sides of the border…