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
Responding to COVID-19
In these extraordinary times, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) is deeply concerned by the federal government's decision to bar refugees at Canada-US border. We urge the Prime Minister[...]
Media Release: Refugee, Human Rights, And Legal Organizations Call For Border To Be Reopened To Refugees In Lead Up To Refugee Rights Day
Refugee, Human Rights, and Legal Organizations Call for Border to be Reopened to Refugees in Lead Up to Refugee Rights Day In the lead up to Refugee Rights Day, refugee,[...]
Media Release: Temporary Suspension of Asylum at the Border
In these extraordinary times, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) is deeply concerned by this morning’s announcement barring refugees at Canada-US border. The government had earlier announced a sensible[...]
CARL’s Mandate Letter To The Prime Minister Upon Re-Election
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON KlA 0A2 Via email: justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, RE: Ministerial[...]
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.