Expansion of Refugee Stream for Human Rights Defenders

Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix

CountryCanada

Operative dateJuly 25, 2023

CategoryOther

Policy toolOther

Affected groupNew applicants

Policy effect

The Government-Assisted Refugees program increased the annual cap of resettlement spaces for at-risk human rights defenders and their family members from 250 to 500.

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Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the expansion of the global human rights defenders stream, doubling the number of resettlement spaces from 250 to 500 for HRDs and their family members. The initiative, propelled by the belief that no one should face persecution for championing justice, reflects Canada's unwavering commitment to providing a sanctuary for those who risk their lives in the pursuit of fundamental freedoms. Human rights defenders help build the inclusive and democratic societies that contribute to a peaceful and prosperous international community. Canada …

Government of CanadaCanada.ca. Expansion of Refugee Stream for Human Rights Defenders. Effective 2023-07-25.Open official source

Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/07/canada-doubles-resettlement-spaces-for-human-rights-defenders.html

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Expansion of Refugee Stream for Human Rights Defenders

Policy effect

Official source excerpt

Review method

Other Canada changes operative in 2023