Public statement

June 6, 2025

The Canadian Government Must Act to Stop the Genocide of Palestinians

The Canadian Council for Refugees is calling for immediate action by the Canadian government to stop the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and to secure a just peace.

May 16, 2025

The Right Honourable Mark Carney P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0A2

RE: Leadership on Refugees and Immigration: Five Priority Areas for Action

Dear Prime Minister,

Congratulations on your election and clear mandate from the peoples of Canada to build a strong, resilient and inclusive future for us all.

Canadian federal party leaders must uphold the rights of refugees and migrants during the 2025 federal election campaigns

Apr. 3, 2025

The Canadian Council for Refugees, Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, and Amnesty International Canada, together with more than 200 organizations, issued an open letter calling on federal leaders to commit to messaging and platform policies that honour refugees and newcomers.

This Family Day, let’s reunite refugee families

While many will celebrate with their loved ones on February 17, huge delays in refugee family reunification will continue to prevent thousands of people across Canada from doing the same.

This Family Day, the CCR calls for urgent action to reunite refugee families.

Canada must withdraw from STCA: under Trump US is less safe than ever for refugees

Feb. 4, 2025

Canada must urgently withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) given the dire situation facing refugees in the United States, the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International Canada said today.

December 13, 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Re: CCR Concern re International Students affected by recent policy changes

Dear Minister,

18 December 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

RE: Pause on G5 sponsorships and reduction in levels for Privately Sponsored Refugees

Dear Minister,

I am writing to communicate the strong disappointment of the Canadian Council for Refugees at your decision to close the Group of 5 (G5) and Community sponsorship programs to new applications until 2026.

Long overdue review and complaints body for Canadian Border Services and Mounties welcomed by rights advocates, but warn that gaps in legislation will undermine accountability

Nov. 7, 2024, OTTAWA – Civil society groups are welcoming the adoption of Bill C-20 and the long-overdue establishment of an independent review body for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

1 November 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Honourable Randy Boissonnault, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages
Employment and Social Development Canada

RE: Urgent Concerns Regarding the Proposed Reforms to the TFWP streams for agriculture and fish processing

Dear Ministers,

Public statement

24 October 2024

Canada betrays refugees – CCR Statement on 2025 Levels Announcement

In a shameful abdication of responsibility, the Canadian government has massively reduced its commitment to offer protection to those fleeing persecution and danger in the world, and all but ensured that refugees in Canada will remain separated from their spouses and children for years to come. The CCR condemns today’s announcement and calls on the government to reverse this dangerous course.