Canadian Council for Refugees

Working together on Working together on behalf of refugees and behalf of refugees and

immigrantsimmigrantswww.ccrweb.ca

The CCR believes The CCR believes in…in…

Welcoming refugees in our communitiesWelcoming refugees in our communities Investing in settlement servicesInvesting in settlement services Not deporting to torture or persecutionNot deporting to torture or persecution Canada honouring its international Canada honouring its international

commitmentscommitments

The CCR’s missionThe CCR’s mission Committed to refugee rights and Committed to refugee rights and

protectionprotection Committed to refugee and Committed to refugee and

immigration settlement in Canadaimmigration settlement in Canada Networking and information-Networking and information-

exchangeexchange AdvocacyAdvocacy

Who is the CCR?Who is the CCR? Over 170 organizations

involved in refugee protection and sponsorship and in newcomer settlement

A reliable and accurate voice on breaking refugee issues

A key advocate for refugee and immigrant rights in Canada since 1978

Networking and Networking and Information ExchangeInformation Exchange

CCR consultations CCR working and core

groups ccrlist (listserve)

To sign up, send an email to: ccrlist@ccrweb.ca

CCR Chronicle, a monthly e-newsletterTo sign up, send an email to: ccrchron@ccrweb.ca

And much more…

AdvocacyAdvocacy

Dialogue with the Canadian government

Public education Legal interventions Reports to

international bodies

What the CCR calls for…

Speedy family Speedy family reunificationreunification

Cancellation of the Cancellation of the Canada-US Safe Third Canada-US Safe Third Country AgreementCountry Agreement

Implementation of the Implementation of the Refugee Appeal Refugee Appeal DivisionDivision

What the CCR calls for… (continued)

Private sponsorship of Private sponsorship of refugeesrefugees

Protection for Protection for trafficked personstrafficked persons

ProfessionalizatioProfessionalization of the n of the settlement sectorsettlement sector

The CCR works on…The CCR works on… Refugee protection in Refugee protection in

Canada and around Canada and around the worldthe world

Canada’s refugee Canada’s refugee determination systemdetermination system

Refugee resettlementRefugee resettlement Immigration detentionImmigration detention Integration of Integration of

immigrants and immigrants and refugeesrefugees

Newcomers’ access to Newcomers’ access to servicesservices

People without statusPeople without status

Family reunificationFamily reunification Rights of children Rights of children

and youthand youth Anti-racismAnti-racism Survivors of tortureSurvivors of torture Trafficking in Trafficking in

women and girlswomen and girls Impacts of the Impacts of the

security agendasecurity agenda Gender equality for Gender equality for

refugees and refugees and immigrantsimmigrants

Organization of the CCROrganization of the CCRInternational Affairs

CommitteeFundraising Committee

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEelected by the membership

MEMBERSHIPmore than 170 organizations

LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CCR YOUTH NETWORK

Resolutions Committee

OVERSEAS PROTECTION & SPONSORSHIP

Working Group

INLAND PROTECTIONWorking Group

IMMIGRATION & SETTLEMENTWorking Group

GENDER ISSUESCore Group

made up of representatives of working groups and executive

ANTI-RACISMCore Group

made up of representativesworking groups and

executive

IMMIGRATION & SETTLEMENT

Core Groupmade up of representatives of

provincial/regional associations

Organization of the CCROrganization of the CCR

Overseas Protection and Overseas Protection and Sponsorship Working Sponsorship Working GroupGroup

looks at issues relating to the selection of refugees overseas (refugees sponsored by either the government or private groups) and the programs for them here in Canada.

interested in protection issues for refugees around the world.

Inland Protection Inland Protection Working GroupWorking Group

is concerned for the protection of refugee claimants in Canada or seeking to come to Canada.

Immigration and Immigration and Settlement Working Settlement Working GroupGroup

looks at all issues relating to refugee and immigrant settlement in Canada (e.g. language training, access to employment, counselling).

is served by a core group made up of representatives of provincial, regional and national organizations.

Core GroupsCore Groups Ensure that specific

issues receive a high profile within the CCR

Made up of representatives from each Working Group and members-at-large

Core groups exist for:- Gender- Anti-racism

Legal Affairs CommitteeLegal Affairs Committee

Seeks opportunities to promote through the courts better protection of the human rights of refugees, immigrants and other non-citizens

Works on cases such as the legal challenge of the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement

International Refugee International Refugee Rights NetworkRights Network

To advance the rights of refugees by facilitating effective ongoing cross-border networking among NGOs.

To support in particular grassroots NGOs working in situations where they have limited opportunities for networking on refugee rights.

To strengthen the global voice advocating for refugee rights.

www.ccrweb.ca – www.ccrweb.ca – ‘International’ section‘International’ section

CCR Youth NetworkCCR Youth Network Offers a network for

youth involved in the settlement, sponsorship and protection of refugees and immigrants.

Influences CCR policy by providing a collective voice through which youth can bring their ideas, objectives, and concerns.

Promotes and supports youth engagement in advocating for refugee and immigrant rights.

What you can do…What you can do… Welcome refugees to your community. Join in the work of a CCR member organization in your

area. Encourage your organization to become a member of

the CCR. Consult the CCR website at www.ccrweb.ca to find out

about CCR activities and campaigns and take action. Subscribe to receive the CCR Chronicle monthly or daily

emails on the CCR listserve to stay up-to-date on the latest issues affecting refugees and immigrants.

Bring CCR concerns to the media, politicians, potential allies and the general public. Information tools are available on the CCR website to help you do this.

Attend a CCR national consultation. Make a charitable donation to the CCR through the

CanadaHelps website: www.canadahelps.org. Become a ‘Friend of the CCR’ (a monthly donor

program).

Why become a ‘Friend of the CCR’ with a Why become a ‘Friend of the CCR’ with a monthly donation?monthly donation?

Joining Friends of the CCR is one of the best ways to support the CCR financially because:

Monthly donations provide stable and regular funding for the CCR to continue its work.

Donations are deducted automatically each month from your bank account or credit card, saving on postage and processing costs.

How do I become a ‘Friend of the CCR’?How do I become a ‘Friend of the CCR’?

To join, please complete the ‘Friends Form’ available:

Online at www.ccrweb.ca From the CCR office - email: info@ccrweb.ca;

phone: (514) 277-7223

For more information…For more information…

www.ccrweb.cawww.ccrweb.caOr contact your local CCR Or contact your local CCR

member organization:member organization:(Insert organization name and contact

details here)