Briefs & Op-eds

Discover the work and perspectives of our team members, whose experience on the ground helps identify barriers and offer practical guidance on how to support the better integration of newcomers.

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Federal refugee healthcare cuts are going to be costly

Ottawa's new co-payments under the Interim Federal Health Program make refugee claimants pay out of pocket for prescriptions and care — a cost-cutting move that risks pushing people away from preventive care and toward far costlier emergency treatment down the line.

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NEW - Senate Brief on Bill C-12

We are submitting this brief to the committee concerning foreseen impacts of this bill on the communities we serve and the refugee determination system as a whole.

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NEW - CRG Edit Parliamentary Brief on Bill C-12 – The Strong Borders Act

A brief based on the Refugee Centre’s (TRC) frontline experience, analyzing Bill C‑12’s impacts and offering recommendations to ensure a fair and safe refugee system.

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Consultation Brief on Immigration Planning in Quebec for the 2026–2029 Period

A report based on a discussion with experts on the fields mapping the challenges in accessing basic needs for newcomers and refugees.

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How Canada could modernize and streamline its asylum claims system

Alina Murad argues Canada should modernize its asylum system rather than restrict it — issuing digital ID cards to claimants after security screening, similar to Sweden's model, to speed access to work permits and services instead of leaving people stuck in bureaucratic delays.

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Consultation Brief on Immigration Planning in Quebec for the 2024–2027 Period

A report based on a discussion with experts on the fields mapping the challenges in accessing basic needs for newcomers and refugees.