The Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) serves as an informed national voice on refugee law and the human rights of refugees and forced migrants, and promotes just and consistent practices in the treatment of refugees in Canada.
l’Association canadienne des avocats et avocates en droit des réfugiés (ACAADR) agit à titre de voix nationale informée sur les réfugiés et les droits humains et promeut le traitement juste des réfugiés au Canada.
Latest News
Press Release: CARL welcomes Federal Court decision to strike down the Safe Third-Country Agreement
In these extraordinary times when our country is coming together to support vulnerable people, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) welcomes and applauds the Federal Court’s decision in Canadian[...]
Auditor general: Tories vastly overstated the cost of irregular border crossers seeking asylum in Ontario
CARL President Maureen Silcoff: “The Ontario government painted a grossly inaccurate financial picture about the cost of services for people seeking Canada’s refugee protection between ports of entry, and then[...]
CARL’s Submissions on Remote Hearings at the IRB
CARL has prepared two position papers on remote hearings at the IRB. The first paper is entitled "CARL's Position on Resuming Refugee Protection Division (RPD) Processing of Claims". It recommends[...]
CARL’s Submissions in Response to Proposed Amendment Regarding Removal Costs
Read CARL's submission here in response to the Canada Border Services Agency, Consultation Notice on proposed amendments to the collection and recovery of removal costs.
CARL President @MSilcoff speaking with BBC News - Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53494561
CARL welcomes Federal Court decision to strike down the Safe Third-Country Agreement. Read our press release here: https://carl-acaadr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CARL-Release-STCA-1.pdf #cdnimm #refugees #refugeeswelcome #STCA
Become a Member
If you are a refugee lawyer, academic in refugee studies, or law student, consider becoming a CARL Member. Members enjoy discounted conference fees, receive CARL updates, and contribute to CARL’s committee work.
Si vous êtes un avocat spécialiste des réfugiés, un universitaire en études sur les réfugiés ou un étudiant en droit, songez à devenir membre de l’ABRC. Les membres bénéficient de tarifs de conférence réduits, reçoivent les mises à jour de l’ACAADR et contribuent aux travaux de ses comités.
Refugees Welcome
Canadians should take pride in protecting people fleeing from countries where their safety and human rights are at risk. We know that refugees share culture, strengthen communities, and help build our economy. Canadians value compassion, equality and safety for all, these values should be the foundation of sound refugee policy.
Les Canadiens attachent de l’importance à la compassion, à l’égalité et à la sécurité pour tous. Ces valeurs devraient constituer le fondement d’une politique judicieuse en matière de réfugiés.
Legal Aid Crisis
On April 11th, the Ontario Government made sweeping cuts to the legal aid budget. Days later, Legal Aid Ontario discontinued all new immigration and refugee services, with limited exceptions
Le 11 avril, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a procédé à des coupes nettes dans le budget de l’aide juridique. Quelques jours plus tard, Aide juridique Ontario a mis fin à tous ses nouveaux services d’immigration et d’aide aux réfugiés, à quelques exceptions près.