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Jun 13, 2014

How can we fix Canada's broken immigration detention system?

Mac Scott

A new report released this week showed that Canada's detention system is more broken than ever. Release is entirely dependent on arbitrary review and there's no presumptive period. What's going on?

News

Jun 12, 2014

This Sunday: Mass protest in Ottawa against immigration detention. Here's why.

Mac Scott

A new report released this week showed that Canada's detention system is more broken than ever. Release is entirely dependent on arbitrary review and there's no presumptive period. What's going on?

Podcast

Feb 4, 2014

Canada Border Services quota to strip refugees of status

Redeye

According to a bulletin obtained by Vancouver immigration lawyer Richard Kurland through access to information legislation, the CBSA aims to deport 875 permanent residents this year.

Blog

Aug 25, 2013

Grass crime no! Grain crime yes! The inconsistencies of Prime Minister Harper

David J. Climenhaga

If it's so contemptible in the prime minister’s view to break one law because one disapproves of it, why is it heroic to break another one for the same reason?

Podcast

Mar 25, 2013

Canada Border Services raid highlights risks for undocumented migrants

Redeye

There are thousands of undocumented workers in Canada. Their stories are mostly hidden from view. But a recent raid on a construction site in Vancouver put migrant workers in the spotlight.

News

Mar 22, 2012

Refugee policies should be evidence-based

Susan McGrath

Empirical research that would improve refugee legislation and the practices of our refugee determination system is being overlooked to the detriment of refugees and the Canadian public.

News

Feb 24, 2012

Dividing lines: The case of Mohamed Mahjoub

Silmi Abdullah

Mohamed Mahjoub faces one of the most egregious legal measures taken against a person: a security certificate. Silmi Abdullah writes about her experience working as a law student on his case.

Podcast

Dec 20, 2011

Roma civil rights activist Aladàr Horvàth's call to Canada: Have empathy for the Roma

Migrant Matters

Aladàr Horvàth, chair of the Roma Civil Rights Foundation in Hungary, provides an overview of the socio-political landscape in Hungary that has brought so many Roma to Canada seeking refugee status.

Podcast

May 31, 2011

Protests in Syria met with violent crackdown

Redeye

The civilian death toll exceeds one thousand since mass protests started in March against the Assad government.

News

Mar 15, 2011

The collusion of immigration enforcement and policing must end

Mohan Mishra and Marika Heinrichs

Making policing and immigration enforcement accountable to communities on March 15, International Day Against Police Brutality.