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May 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Proud to join with prominent Canadians calling for a renewed role as leaders for refugee rights #cdnrfg#Upstream

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Happy to spread the word about this Canadian Council for Refugees public statement for Human Rights Day today. "As...
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December 4, 2024 at 4:33 AM
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Look forward to being a part of this training webinar later this month where we'll discuss the Interim Federal Health Program, including some of the pandemic's impact. #IFHP #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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'A refugee is a refugee': Asylum changes threaten Canada's 'gold standard' system #cdnrfg #cdnimm
November 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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“Feds boost health care funding for refugee claimants by $283 million.” Glad to have had the opportunity to share some of our research findings about refugee claimants’ experiences with the #IFHP since the program’s restoration in 2016. #cdnrfg #cdnimm
November 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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#CBSA targets 10,000 removals annually.
Agree with Janet Dench @ccrweb: arbitrary quotas risk creating enforcement pressure that does not adequately take into account compelling humanitarian factors.#cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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Today, I was privileged to interview a refugee claimant living with HIV. It took him 3 months and a whole lot of self advocacy to find a family doc willing to take on #IFHP patients. In that spirit, thought I’d repost this year-old op-ed: #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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Let’s be clear — asylum seekers have NOT caused housing crisis in Ontario. #cdnimm #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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“Four myths about Canada's border crossings,” by Sadrehashemi & Waldman. #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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El Salvador woman launches challenge to Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement.
#cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:49 PM
yybrandonc.bsky.social
Less than 1/2 of refugee claims being heard on time; statutory timelines for refugee hearings "unrealistic." #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:48 PM
yybrandonc.bsky.social
Canadian health care is failing our refugees. via @HuffPostCanada #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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In honour of late Prof. Nicole LaViolette: Refugee board creates guidelines for deciding #LGBTQ claims. #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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As #refugees in Canada have healthcare restored today, it's time to push onward with #Health4All. #cdnimm #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:42 PM
yybrandonc.bsky.social
Do non-Syrian #refugees get a fair shake at receiving aid from Canada? /via @globeandmail #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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An important myth-buster: Refugees to Canada do NOT get more government support than senior citizens #cdnimm #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:41 PM
yybrandonc.bsky.social
Insightful advice from @thechaiyun & @DonaldGalloway for the new immigration minister. #cdnimm #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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Restoring #refugeehealth care a "no brainer," says new Minister @JohnMcCallum. #cdnimm #cdnrfg #IFHP
November 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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Amazing colleague @bondjk demands answers from PMO on its involvement in the #SyrianRefugees files. #cdnrfg #cdnimm
November 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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Fantastic toolkit explaining #refugeehealth care in Canada, incl. application & billing procedures. #cdnrfg #cdnimm
November 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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Ottawa’s lack of transparency leaves refugee sponsors in dark. #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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Icelanders’ generosity to #SyrianRefugees puts Canada’s response to shame. via @TorontoStar #cdnrfg #cdnpoli
November 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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"Canadians are anxious/willing to help alleviate the suffering of refugees; they just need gov to let them." #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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Overemphasis on credibility during asylum process forces #LGBT claimants to produce highly personal info. #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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Thinking about sponsoring refugees to Canada? uOttawa's Refugee Sponsorship Support Program is here to help! #cdnrfg
November 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM