Canadian Council for Refugees Spring Consultation
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Refugees come to Canada seeking safety for themselves and their families. How do we make sure that refugees and other newcomers feel safe and secure? How can we offer a warm welcome to all?
Find out how refugee and immigrant families and their supporters are fostering welcoming communities. Participate in the Canadian Council for Refugees Spring Consultation on ‘Promoting Security and a Warm Welcome’ to talk about these questions and what we can do together to offer a warmer welcome that benefits everyone in our communities.
When: 30 May – 1 June 2013
Where: metro Vancouver, British Columbia
Who should attend?
The Consultation will bring together more than 300 people from across Canada including refugees, immigrants, representatives of community organizations, governments, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), academics, community workers, lawyers and youth advocates.
What is a ‘consultation’?
CCR consultations are designed to move from issues to action. Discussions will address issues that challenge refugees, immigrants, and those that work on behalf of newcomers. In addition to larger plenary sessions, workshops and working sessions will produce strategies for further collaboration, specific actions and policy recommendations.
How can I find out more?
Information about the Consultation and online registration are available at: ccrweb.ca/meetings.
Who is the Canadian Council for Refugees?
Founded in 1978, the Canadian Council for Refugees is a non-profit network of more than 170 organizations across Canada involved in the settlement, sponsorship and protection of refugees and immigrants. It is committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada. For more information, visit: ccrweb.ca