Refugee Support

An asylum claimant / refugee claimant is a person that has applied for refugee status while in Canada and is waiting for the Immigration and Refugee Board to determine whether refugee status should be given.

Canada offers refugee protection to some people in Canada who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to leave. Some dangers they may face include:

• torture
• risk to their life
• risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment

If you feel you could face one of these risks if you go back to your home country or the country where you normally live, you may be able to seek protection in Canada as a refugee.

Learn about the process for claiming refugee status from inside Canada at this link: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website.

My Refugee Claim is a guide for people making refugee claims in Canada. It will help you:

• learn about Canada’s refugee protection process
• stay connected to people who can help
• be prepared every step of the way.

Many settlement agencies provide support to asylum / refugee claimants, please see the full list of Settlement Agencies to contact them to learn about their supports and services to help.

Other useful resources

Peel Region provides information on supporting asylum claimants in Peel region.

The Government of Canada offers information on what asylum seekers need to know.

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