For Refugees

Resources

Due to recent changes in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policies and a reduction in refugee sponsorships, we encourage you to learn more about how we can work together… [See more]

Un refugee agency (unhcr) resources

To learn more about UNHCR operations in countries of asylum overseas, see here: Information for Refugees, Asylum-seekers and Stateless People | UNHCR
To learn more about durable solutions for refugees, see here: UNHCR – Solutions
To learn more about the work of the UNHCR in Canada, see here: The United Nations Refugee Agency in Canada | UNHCR Canada
Refworld – The Leader in Refugee Decision Support: an amazing UN-managed database of UNHCR documents, laws, national case law and country of origin information

Government resources

Resettlement/Sponsorship Resources for Refugees Overseas

Canada’s Guide to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
Refugee Sponsorship Application Forms, Checklist and Instructions
BVOR Program – News and Details
How to Estimate the Cost of a Refugee Sponsorship Application
Free Online Training and Sponsorship Workshops
Government video to provide refugees resettling to Canada with an overview of what to expect, including services and supports that will be provided to help them get settled in Canada:
- English: https://www.youtube.com/watch|q|v=N9J_32xHh5E
- French: https://www.youtube.com/watch|q|v=l_iQyYv8YoM
- Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch|q|v=kR39Yhq5soQ
- Farsi: https://www.youtube.com/watch|q|v=sPCmbeBwyrI
- Somali: https://www.youtube.com/watch|q|v=V8CSTeiiDM4
- Swahili: https://www.youtube.com/watch|q|v=GfOkJGq_F3w
- Tigrinya: https://www.youtube.com/watch|q|v=dHITQfE1h18

Refugee Claimant Resources for Refugees in Canada

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is Canada’s largest independent administrative tribunal. It is responsible for making well-reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee matters, efficiently, fairly and in accordance with the law. The IRB decides, among other responsibilities, who needs refugee protection among the thousands of claimants who come to Canada annually
A country from which a person claims asylum is called their ‘country of origin’. Because conditions in a country often change, the IRB produces regular information about ‘countries of origin’. IRB decision makers often consult this information – National Documentation Packages and responses to Information Requests as part of their work
To learn how an individual can claim refugee status and apply for protection from within Canada, see here: Claim refugee status from inside Canada: How to apply – Canada.ca

Allies in protection – community resources

Migrants and Refugees Section, Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development – a small Vatican office to help the Church and others to accompany those forced to flee and make sure they are not shut out or left behind. See here to read about what the Vatican recommends you can do to help

International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) – provides assistance and protection to vulnerable people on the move and advocates for sustainable solutions for refugees and migrants

Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) – a national non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees and other vulnerable migrants in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada. The membership is made up of organizations involved in the settlement, sponsorship and protection of refugees and immigrants. The Council serves the networking, information-exchange and advocacy needs of its membership

settlement.org – a government-funded website that provides newcomers with information and resources to settle in Ontario, Canada; an electronic community where newcomers can get information, read relevant news, ask questions, share their experiences with others and access a database of community organizations

Citizens for Public Justice Canada (CPJ) – a national, progressive organization of members who are inspired by faith to act forsocial and environmental justice in Canadian public policy. Their work focuses on three key policy areas: poverty in Canada, climate justice, and refugee rights.