Aug 11, 2021 1 min. read
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The Government of Canada announced that with the situation in Afghanistan deteriorating rapidly, many Afghan nationals that worked with Canada in various capacities over the past ten years have become Taliban targets due to their contributions to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.Learn more
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Jul 16, 2021 3 min. read
What is the Refugee Olympic Team?
The Refugee Olympic Team is a team of athletes representing over 100 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.Learn more -
Jun 24, 2021 3 min. read
UN Refugee Agency releases 2022 resettlement needs
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
23 June 2021 - Press Release
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Jun 18, 2021 4 min. read
Canada announces 3 new initiatives to welcome and support more refugees
The world is facing a refugee crisis. Across the globe, millions are displaced and longing for what most of us take for granted: a safe place to call home. As a global leader in protecting those who need it most, Canada welcomed nearly half of all refugees resettled around the world in 2020. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) recently called Canada “a bright light in a horrible year for refugee resettlement.”Learn more -
Jun 16, 2021 2 min. read
What is World Refugee Day?
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe.
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May 28, 2021 1 min. read
Launch of the ARI Report: Intentional Connections for Welcoming Communities
The final report from Allies for Refugee Integration explores the journey of the project, sharing the findings and recommendations emerging from pilot-testing ideas across Ontario to improve settlement-sponsor collaboration in support of privately sponsored refugees.Learn more -
Dec 07, 2020 4 min. read
Operation Syrian Refugees : Fifth anniversary
November 2020 marks the fifth anniversary of the beginning of Ope
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Nov 26, 2020 1 min. read
What does the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan mean for the resettlement of refugees?
The 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan was presented on October 30th by The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.Learn more