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Call on the federal government to restore shelter funding for refugees
Toronto is once again facing a crisis in refugee shelter funding. The federal Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) — which for years reimbursed 95% of the City’s shelter costs for refugee claimants — has been drastically cut. Sign this petition to demand the federal government prevent another humanitarian disaster in Toronto.
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Open letter: A call to honour Refugees and Newcomers in Canada
At Romero House, we believe in a Canada where everyone — no matter where they come from — is treated with dignity, respect, and welcome. Join us in supporting the Call to sign CCR Open Letter to Party Leaders for a Canada that is as welcoming as its people.
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New report on deportations and guide for people in the deportation process
Kathryn Tomko Dennler and Brianna Garneau, researchers at York University, published a report on November 10, 2022 about the removals/deportation process in Canada for people with a refused refugee claim. Romero House was proud to act a community partner in this report, which was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada…
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Climate Migrants
Does Canada have a mechanism to welcome climate migrants? Read the article below written for Romero House by Gwenyth Wren, law student at Osgoode Law School
