Lives in the Balance: Understanding current challenges to the refugee claim process
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Date
May-09
Authors
Canadian Council for Refugees
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Canadian Council for Refugees
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Canada’s refugee determination system has been the subject of recent
public commentary, much of it focusing on “abuse” and alleged
problems in the system.
The realities of refugees in the system have received less attention.
Refugee determination is complex and challenging. It is not easy to
decide who needs protection and who does not.
For refugees, however, there is a simple but compelling need for
protection from persecution. For Canadians too, there is at heart a
simple challenge: will we ensure that refugees are not sent back to face
persecution?
What follows are some answers to current questions and concerns
about the system, as well as information about a few of the individuals
in the system.